“Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; The righteous will enter through it.” Psalm 118:19-20 Psalm 118 gives thank to God for His saving grace. Our righteousness comes from God. It’s by His grace alone He allows us to enter into His righteousness. Verse 29 ends Psalm 118 with this line, “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” May our hearts praise Him for His goodness and His everlasting grace. The Visual Bible Verse of the Day is more than just a meme. Click to subscribe.
“Listen to this, O Job, Stand and consider the wonders of God. Do you know how God establishes them…” Job 37:14-15a I enjoy the wonders of nature. The Bible uses the word “wonder” or some other form of it, such as wondrous or wonderful, over 100 times. Why do you thing that is? Do you suppose we should wonder about God and the things of God? Most of those times the Bible uses some form of the word “wonder,” it is speaking of the miracles God did or how great He is. But sometimes, as with this passage in the book of Job chapter 37, it’s talking about His creation. To look at the things of creation and think about God, is a great way to experience our Lord and appreciate Who He is. By seeking God in the wonders of His creation, we can draw near to Him and know Him in deeper ways. Click to watch short video from day I photograph this deer. “O LORD, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah* (ESV)” Psalm 39:4-5 Autumn came and went. Did you catch it? It didn’t last. Our lives don’t last either. King David, the writer of Psalm 39, asked God to remind him of how fleeting his life was. Knowing his days on earth were short, David wanted to make sure he stayed right with God. When Christian believers stay mindful of the fact our days are short, we are more likely to focus on God and His ways. The best thing we can do with our hours and days here on earth is to live them for God. We don’t have many, so let’s make them count. Don’t miss a daily devotion. Sign up for our email. *meaning think about that Enter His Righteousness
Psalm 118:19-20 and Trees and a Path Covered with Snow, Hitchcock Nature Center, Iowa.
Enter His Righteousness
Listen and Consider the Wonders of God
Job 37:14-15a and a White-tailed Deer Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Nebraska.
The Wonders of God
The Measure of My Days
Psalm 39:4-5 and Aspen Trees in the Snowy Range Mountains, Wyoming.
The Fleeting Measure of My Days
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Creation and the Revealing of the Sons of God
A Different Kind of Bible Verse of the Day
Welcome to the Visual Bible Verse of the Day. My name is Pasquale Mingarelli. Six days a week I post a Scripture verse or passage along with a picture of nature. The two together work to encourage people through God’s Word and God’s creation. I desire to reach people around the world with this daily Bible verse and creation photo so they may know the greatness and goodness of God.
As an outdoor photographer I spend a lot of time outside. I enjoy spending time in nature even when I’m not taking pictures. My family and I like to go for walks or hikes to enjoy the beauty of just being outside. Often, I bring along my Bible and a journal to reflect about God during a hike or walk. As a result, I have learned that God speaks to us through His creation and the creation speaks to us about God.
The Bible tells us that creation reveals many of God’s attributes (Romans 1:20 and Psalm 19). Through nature we see God’s power, transcendence, majesty, glory, beauty, provision and so much more. May these pictures and daily Bible devotional help you to see these qualities of God reveled through His creation.
Ways to receive The Visual Bible Verse of the Day
The Visual Bible Verse of the Day comes to you free of charge. You can visit this site daily or sign up to receive the Scripture verses and pictures by email. What’s nice is that you can control how often you receive The Visual Bible Verse of the Day. When you visit the free subscription you’ll see several options. The first one allows people to receive the Scripture verse and picture daily. But for those who want to limit the quantity of emails I offer a three day a week option and a two day a week option.
A little Bit About Me
Before jumping into nature photography I worked as a newspaper photographer and then joined the missionary organization Campus Crusade for Christ (now called Cru). I worked as a photojournalist with Campus Crusade’s magazine,Worldwide Challenge. While working with the magazine, I had photo assignments in seven different countries and 24 different states. Traveling and photographing in the U.S. and internationally, gave me a wealth of knowledge and experience about life, people, and culture.
Today, I work as full-time freelance photographer, teach photography part-time and work as creation speaker. But as a result of my days with Campus Crusade, I still have a heart and passion for ministry. I want to bless people through my photography and Bible verse of the day. I hope you enjoy this site! Finally, I encourage you to get outside to enjoy God’s creation and dig into God’s Word daily. Blessings!