Category Archives: Mammals

Watchful Eyes

1 Peter 3:12 and the Eyes of an African Lioness.

The amber colored watchful eyes of an African lioness. Visual Bible Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 3:12

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“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12

God’s Watchful Eyes

The eyes act as a window into mystery. When we look at the eyes of a person, or even an animal like this lioness, we wonder, “What’s inside?” 

The Bible tells us about the eyes of God. The Lord uses them to watch over the righteous and He delivers us (Psalm 34:17). Through our every journey and trial God keeps His watchful eyes on us.

Read all of I Peter 3.

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Called to be Strong and Very Courageous

Joshua 1:7 and a Strong, Mature Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. A strong, dominate 6 point bull elk bugling while on the move, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Bible Verse of the Day: Joshua 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous

“Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7

Strong and Very Courageous with God

God calls us to be “strong and VERY courageous (emphasis mine)”. If we follow His commands He promises to be with us. Our task may not be nearly as great as the task God gave His servant Joshua, but He calls us to serve Him with great courage too. 

Just as the Lord warned Joshua, He warns us also not to turn from His ways. We are called to be courageous. When follow the Lord, He equips us and strengthens us, but without Him we are lost.

So stand strong and be brave like a bull elk, but more importantly keep true to God.

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Read about Joshua’s bravery in Joshua 1.

Walk with Humility and Gentleness

Ephesians 4:1a-2 and a White-tailed deer, Fontenelle Forest, Nebraska. White-tailed deer doe in thick green undergrowth, Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Nebraska. Bible verse Ephesians 4:1a-2 gentleness

“I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1b-2 (BSB)

Walk With Gentleness

The Bible never calls believers to be nice. Instead it uses words to guide our behavior that also reveal honorable character. God calls us to be kind, loving, patient, humble and gentle in spirit. As a deer walks gently through a forest let us walk in gentleness with Christ ready to stand firm with Him. 

Read more of Ephesians 4. 

The Lion of Judah has Triumphed

Revelation 5:5 and a Male Lion.A male lion relaxes in the shade at the Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha and a Bible Verse Revelation 5:5 Lion of Judah

“Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.’” Revelation 5:5

Jesus, Lion of Judah

The imagery of a lion brings to mind many noble characteristics. In lions we see the qualities of power, strength and majesty. The look of this great beast with its regal mane conjures up images of royalty. No doubt, the lion is an animal that demands respect.

The appearance of this animal makes it easy to understand why the Bible calls Jesus the Lion of Judah. He rules as our great and glorious Lord and reigns over all. As the verse proclaims, He alone is worthy to accomplish God’s plans.

Read all of Revelation 5.