Building One Another  

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11

Be the Arms Underneath!

Dear Friend –

In the middle of Moses’ final words of blessing to Israel we discover this famous gem:

     “The eternal God is your dwelling place and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27

Chris Tomlin sings, “How lovely is your dwelling place oh Lord, Almighty.”  As wonderful as that describes our forever home, the next phrase describes the reason for our hope! "Underneath are the everlasting arms!"

Anthony Showalter, on hearing of two funerals, wrote the refrain to the hymn, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms also known as What a Fellowship.

     Leaning, leaning,
          Safe and secure from all alarms;
               Leaning, leaning,
                    Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Know that the everlasting arms of the Lord who love you are always under you.

Consider your own arms as everlasting arms because you live in the dwelling place of the eternal God. Be alert to the people in your life and be their "Arms Underneath" as you may be helpful - knowing that underneath you both are the everlasting arms of the Lord who loves you!

Joy to you – Stan  

© Copyright 2025 E. Stanley Ott

1. Recall a situaiton or two in your life in which someone supported you, were the "arms underneath." How did they do it and how did help you?
2. Is there a situation in the life of someone you know that suggests to you that you may be "arms underneath" in her or his life? How will you do it?
3. Look up the words to the Hymn "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," or its other title, "What a Fellowship" and sing them to our Lord.
4. LIst to "The Wicked Flee" on Youtube and sing along with the words of the hymn

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