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Hand of Protection

Psalm 104:21-23 and a Sleeping Lioness.A sleeping lioness hidden behind rocks and Bible Verse of the Day: Psalm 104 God's hand of protection

“The young lions roar after their prey and seek their food from God. When the sun rises they withdraw and lie down in their dens. Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.” Psalm 104: 21-23

God’s Hand of Protection

This simply verse about God’s provision for lions shows His hand of protection for people.

Most predatory animals hunt at night and sleep during the day. In our modern culture we might not appreciate this, but for ancient men and traditional cultures this was and is God’s hand of protection. Sleeping predators allowed them to work with relative safety during the day. In the evening people returned home and predators went back on the hunt.

Even in the unnoticed things of life, God shows His grace to us.

Read all of Psalm 104.

Find the Peace of God

Philippians 4:6-7 and Wading birds at Sunrise, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida.Wading birds silhouetted by the on reflecting on water at Sunrise, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida and Philippians 4:6-7 bible silhouetted and the peace of God

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Peace of God

When he penned these words, the Apostle Paul had a very good earthly reason to be anxious. He sat as a prisoner of Rome awaiting trial before Caesar. In today’s world we have much to be anxious about, but like Paul, we too can find peace in God. I pray you find His peace in our turbulent world. 

When we look upon the creation of God let us find peace in knowing our loving Creator is in control. Let’s all pray and leave our troubles in His hands. 

Read all Philippians 4.

Nothing Hidden

Hebrews 4:13 and a Tree Frog on a Coneflower, Bellevue, Nebraska.A green tree frog on a purple coneflower, Sarpy County, Nebraska and Hebrews 4:13

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:13

Nothing Hidden from God

One July morning I ventured into our garden to cut my wife some flowers. With her new bouquet in hand I walked back towards the house when WOW! I noticed this tree frog on one of the cone flowers.

Carefully I stepped back to the garden and placed the frog on another flower. After it settled on its new perch I brought the cut flowers inside, got my camera and returned to photographed the frog.

While I cut the flowers the frog remained hidden from my site, but the Bible says nothing in creation or in our lives remains hidden from God. Hebrews 4:12 says through His Word that God, “judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” He knows all. When we read the Scripture we learn to follow His ways.

Read all of Hebrews 4.

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Like Honey to the Soul

Proverbs 16:24 and a Honey Bee on Goldenrod, Eastern Nebraska.A close up macro photo of honey bee on on yellow golden rod in Nebraska. Bible Verse of the Day: Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24

Honey Words

Some things in life help us, but on occasion those very same things hurt us. Bees are a great example of this. They pollinate crops which provide us with good food and nourishment. They also produce golden honey that is sweet to our lips and contains micronutrients for us. But yet when they sting, it hurts.

Words can also sting or be nourishing and sweet. When we use harsh words they painfully sting others. But when we use words to encourage people they are words like “a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” May God lead us to build up and encourage others with words sweet like honey.

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They will be Satisfied

Matthew 5:6 and Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 Satisfied by God Blessed are the hungry. When we hunger and thirst after God … Continue reading →