Under His Wings

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live.

"He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge; Psalm 91:4

This is such a beautiful picture of what God has done for us through the death of Jesus Christ. Being loved this much should make a difference in our lives. Let us remember the One who loves us and then, be different because of it? Christ is Risen, let us glorify Him!

A special Thank You to Sharon for sending this story to me. It is refreshing to know that God does have us under His protective wings. He loves us, cares for us, tends to our every need and most times we don't even realize it. Many times God is waiting so patiently for us to call upon him and ask for what He already knows we need. And when this happens many times He answers our prayers quickly. Won't you take the step today to find out what God has for your life?