[1] It is so vast that the mighty ocean lies in the hollow of
it (Isa. xl. 12). It is a hand of power and skill, for by
it the foundations of the earth were laid; and all the
wondrous hosts of heaven fashioned (Isa. xlviii. 13;
lxvi. 2). In it our life is (Dan. v. 23). When He opens it,
His creatures are filled with good, and all their desires
are satisfied (Ps. civ. 28; cxlv. 16). By it the Good
Shepherd feeds, guides, and protects His sheep (Ps.
xcv. 7). It is a good hand, helping all who are trying to
serve God (Ezra viii. 22; Neh. ii. 18). It is a mighty
hand, delivering His people (Exod. xiii. 3). It is a hand
that controls those who control others (Prov. xxi. 1). Even
the shadow of it is sufficient protection (Isa. li. 16). It
is a heavy hand when it rests upon His people in
chastisement (Job xix. 21), and still more so when it rests
upon the wicked in punishment (1 Sam. v. 11). It is
outstretched to fight against His enemies (Jer. xxi. 5).
[2] See outlines on pages 94-96 (OPPRESSION OF THE POOR, THE
PLEADER AND THE JUDGE).
[3] H. E. I. 3026, 3027; P. D. 1923.
[4] H. E. I. 143, 158.
[5] H. E. I. 2286.