"in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion". In the world of sport, "pavilion" is associated with the field of play. Life can be likened to ... Read more

"when Jesus saw great multitudes". Many measure success according to the size of the multitude. But the motive behind the assembling of the great multitude on this occasion is important. ... Read more

"As the offering began, singing to the Lord began". These words describe the time when Hezekiah restored the temple and its offices that had fallen into disrepair during the reign ... Read more

"you, O Lord my God, brought me back from the depths alive". Jonah's experience is a sign of Jesus' resurrection from the grave - back from the depths to newness ... Read more

"out of her poverty". You are never so poor that you have nothing to give to the Lord. This lady proves this to be true. It can be easy to ... Read more

"I have placed my cause in your hands". Jeremiah has been called the weeping prophet but could equally well be described as suffering and brave! He was ridiculed and scorned ... Read more

"David ran quickly towards the battle line to meet him". Some possible reasons why David ran to kill the giant, Goliath: 1. He wanted to get on with what God ... Read more

"a reason of the hope that is within you". That hope is of eternal life and salvation through faith in Jesus and the reason for that hope you should be ... Read more

"the half of my goods I give to the poor". Zacchaeus had obviously heard about Jesus but he had not had a personal encounter. He wanted to see Jesus and ... Read more

"they left their images there, and David and his men carried them away". They 'burned them' as the AV says. Some things that are left to you are a snare ... Read more