Tenderness Among the Reeds

An older Israelite girl kneels among tall reeds and gently holds the hands of a younger child dressed in ancient Hebrew-style garments and head covering. The close touch, attentive gaze, and protective posture create a quiet moment of covenant care in a wilderness riverside setting. The reeds evoke the world of Exodus, where vulnerable Hebrew children were guarded by faith and family amid danger. For Bible teaching, children’s ministry, or devotional themes, the scene speaks of watchfulness, compassion, sisterly love, and God’s providence working through ordinary acts of tenderness. by Erik Stenbakken