“Stay quiet. Don’t move,” comes the urgent instruction from our game ranger. We are on a game safari and a huge bull elephant has suddenly and threateningly approached our open vehicle. His instruction is the opposite of what we want to do as everything in us tells us to scream or hide or run in… Continue reading Gal 5:16 – The Guide
Game reserve bushveld is full of trees and shrubs covered in thorns. The animals have no problem living in this harsh environment, however we would soon be yelping in pain and scoured with scratches. God said that thorns were part of the curse for our disobedience – “Cursed is the ground because of you; through… Continue reading Gal 3:13 – Thorns
This world is experiencing an unprecedented time of hardship and turmoil. A worldwide pandemic caused the loss of loved ones and livelihoods. And on top of this, floods, fires, drought, political uncertainty, and wars. It feels so overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like we can’t take anymore. We are at our bursting point. And then we… Continue reading Psa 62:8- Pour out
Surging, foaming water rips me down. I flay wildly trying to find the surface, however in the grip of the powerful rapids it’s impossible to see anything. One of the crazier things I’ve experienced is whitewater river rafting down the Zambezi River. It’s fun, that is until the raft flips and you’re thrown into the… Continue reading Isa 43:2 – Raging Rivers
“How happy are those who fear the LORD– all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How happy you will be! How rich your life!” (Psalm 128:1-2) – People everyday, everywhere, seek happiness. They pursue happiness through their careers, wealth, hobbies, relationships, etc. However, sadly when it eludes them many… Continue reading Psa 128:1-2 – Happy fear
I remember once having a vivid dream where I was locked in a dungeon and Jesus appeared and led me out. We then got into a car and he drove at a crazy speed up a winding mountain pass around hairpin bends. Yet I felt no fear at all, just total peace. And then at… Continue reading Mar 8:34 – Driving with Jesus
We are addicted to sunsets and sunrises There’s something just so magical about the colors and tranquility as the light dances on the edge of night. It’s a must see, every day. But it’s more than that – every sunset and sunrise is a message from God. “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,… Continue reading Psa 112:4 – Light in Light
“Fail safe” is an engineering term that refers to mechanisms put in place to try and negate the impact of failure. It’s the safety cord when things go wrong, which hopefully will save you. Yet, better than a fail safe is what God offers – “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you”… Continue reading Heb 13:5 – Never fail you
“The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand” (Psalms 121:5) – I remember sitting at the bottom of a wide beach under an umbrella on a hot summer’s day watching people walk across the sand. They would get about halfway down the beach and suddenly realise how hot… Continue reading Psa 121:5 – Shade
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalms 91:11) – Angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation (Heb 1:14). How awesome is that? God’s desire is for His angels to serve your needs and to guard you in all your ways. So,… Continue reading Psa 91:11 – Angel protection