Upper Hand
Before we played ball during recess in elementary school, one player tossed the bat to another. Those two players alternated hands on the bat until they reached the top. The person with the upper hand had first choice for team players.
Upper hand means a higher or better position.
We hold an advantage over another person or situation.
The position includes more:
- Power
- Control
- Benefits
We find people with an upper hand in most of life.
- Sports
- Business
- Games
- Education
- Families
Those people may be obvious right off the bat. Other times, we remain in the dark about who holds the most power.
An upper hand does not equal a superior person.
We are not:
- What we do
- Where we work
- Who we know
To be the best we can be, we:
- Love God.
- Love one another.
- Live as God created us to live.
- Look for ways to serve rather than be served.
“The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11-12 NIV).
Thanks to J.D. Wininger for the suggestion and to Karen Atwood for the photo.
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10 thoughts on “Upper Hand”
This is a saying I hadn’t thought about in a long time, Diana. Thanks for reminding us. Blessings!
I hadn’t thought of it until J.D. mentioned it, Martha. Many memories attached to this one.
I remember doing this, too. Great application!
The memories of those ballgames make me smile, Tracy. Thank you.
Love this reminder that we don’t always have to have the upper hand. Many great lessons are learned by watching and listening. 🙂 Have a blessed week!
If only we watched and listened more, Melissa. Thank you. Blessings on your week too.
Great post, Diana! I love your reminder that we are not who we know, where we work, or what we do. Thanks also for reminding us that God is more concerned with our heart for Him. Blessings!
Thank you, Kim. I pray we always remember God’s priorities rather than our own. Have a wonderful week!
Enjoyed this message, Diana, and your insight on “the upper hand.” I’m reminded of disagreements among a group and one tries to achieve “the upper hand” with his/her powerful speech and motivational techniques. I’m so glad we as believers know the One who is in control of all things.
Amen, Katherine. I’m also thankful for the One who controls all things. Blessings.