Daily Picture

Though God has plans for us we sometimes have our part to play in bringing them to fruition. God parted the sea but the fleeing Israelites' part was to walk through by faith. (Exodus 14:21-22)

Jesus looks at us with tender love and wants us to approach Him, trusting Him and allowing ourselves to admit our vulnerability with needs we cannot necessarily meet. (Matthew 18:3 ...become as little children ...)

How easy it is to misinterpret and misunderstand God and others. Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my way, declares the Lord".

Peter was set free from prison after much prayer had been given up for him but those who prayed did not at first believe Peter had indeed been set free (Acts 12). How often do we not really believe God will answer our prayers?

Do we believe God for His promises. He so wants to bless us but often we don't rest on His promises. Before entering the Promised Land, many of the Israelites wept aloud with disbelief, doubt, fear and even outrage saying "Why is the Lord bringing us to this Land?... Joshua ...and Caleb ... said to the entire Israelite assembly, 'The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the...

What do we do with the revelations, with the Truths the Holy Spirit gives to us? Are they in a muddle or in effective order? The Holy Spirit brings the Truths to our remembrance (John 14:26)

There are many people who are in the dark regarding the Gospel, the Good News. Romans 10:14 And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?

Do we remember to spend time with The Word? This is Jesus (John 1:1, 14). Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path".

Just like we measure and prepare a meal for those we love, so does God prepare in advance for our needs ahead.

If we so desire, Jesus will restore and refresh us (Lamentations 3:22-23)

A horse represents strength. However strong we are Jesus tells us that we need to eat His body and drink His blood (John 6:53-54). I discuss this very difficult doctrine.

Yes, it may seem like a weak place when we recognise that Jesus is our crutch. Actually, it is a wonderful place to be when we recognise our need of Him. He provides for us far more wonderfully and abundantly than we can independently for ourselves

May our connections with everyone have Jesus at the heart of them. (John 3:16)

"The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and these collected sayings are firmly fixed in the mind like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd" (Ecclesiastes 12:11). Jesus is our one true shepherd (John 10:11). We require our spirit to be opened to the wisdom of God which is different from the wisdom of this world.

A sweet teddy bear does not depict any bear in reality in this world. Similarly we may find sweetness and comfort in things that actually are just a shadow and an inadequate representation of the reality of an awesome God. God wants us to understand Him and His kindness, justice and righteous which are qualities He delights in (Jeremiah 9:23-24), to know that we are "members of His household&...

As with the wind which we cannot see but can witness its effect, similarly we cannot see God but we can bear witness to Him. (John 3:8 "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ) God desires us to have a relationship with Him, getting to know Him, despite us not being able...

We know there is a storm when we hear thunder and see lightning but we don't necessarily know what causes thunder and lightning. Similarly. we can see a touching picture and recognise the compassion of the artist but we don't necessarily know anything else about the artist. Aren't we like that with God? We might recognise His handiwork but do we spend time with Him getting to know Him?...

God's Words can seem too black and white, some words possibly appearing rigid, unyielding and controlling. I suggest that this couldn't be further from the Truth. I share verses in which Jesus encourages us to listen to Him and to follow Him to a place where we receive security, peace and joy from fellowship and familyship (if there is such a word!) with Him, His Father and each other. (Jo...

Do you know that each and everyone of us is the apple of God's eye, that is, particularly special to Him? It might seem paradoxical to say that each of us is particularly special to Him because that then seems to imply that no one is extra special after all. However, as mentioned before, God's love is not divisible but instead multiplies abundantly towards all of us. (Zechariah 2:1-9). Joh...

We have all met those people who exude happiness wherever they go. Isn't it a joy to be in their company? May we also have an infectious smile which emanates from deep within us. God is Love and as we spend time with Him and Him in us we will develop this joyful outward bearing. (1 John 4:16)

How often do we hold on to small fears and worries which can linger in our minds and end up being inconsequential. Instead, let us be encouraged by the Apostle Paul who reminds us that we can turn our minds and hearts to God Who has wonderful blessings in store for us, which are far beyond our imagination. (Ephesians 3:20; Colossians 3:1-3)

We instinctively protect ourselves when we figuratively extend our prickly exterior. Let us also remember that the Lord is our Shepherd who is always protecting us and leading us. (Psalm 23:4)

Where are our passed loved ones? God's Word has much to say on this.

May we all be united in love and humility towards each other and to God. (Philippians 2:10)

God created the sun (Genesis 1:16). He created, and is above, all nature. He is super-natural. There is even an account in the Old Testament whereby God delayed the sun setting to enable Joshua the leader of the Israelites, and his army, win a battle which needed to be fought during daylight hours. (Joshua 10:12-15)