"Under His Wings"

 

“Under His Wings”

 

I’ve shared previously that for the past year or so Karen and I have read a passage of Scripture then discussed with each other what God was saying to us through its words. In late February our journey took us to Psalm 57. I encourage you to read it for yourself. Karen wrote these insights as God spoke to her:

“I love David’s words, ‘I will hide in the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.’ (Verse 1). Every year I watch the eagle couple, Harriet and M-15, livestream from Fort Myers, FL as they hatch and raise their eaglets. On occasion, an owl has attacked to try to get those babies but the parents are mighty defenders of their little ones. On a sunny day I also see the eaglets sheltering in the shadow of a parent’s wings to get in the shade. The adult eagle will stay in place for a long time, protecting those eaglets from becoming overheated.

“Such is the picture of our God: He is our Mighty Defender and Protector and He will not leave His post. He is worthy to thank and to praise as I rest safely and securely beneath the shadow of His wings. Hallelujah!”

Karen’s thoughts sent my mind to Psalm 91. The author is anonymous but many scholars and others attribute it to David because of the similar figures of speech with Psalm 57. Here God’s penman says, “He that dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” (Verses 1-4). Some 60 years ago my (Jim’s) grandmother and another lady sang a duet of the old hymn “Under His Wings”. The last verse says,

“Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment, There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;

Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me. Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore.”

I say with Karen: “Hallelujah!”

 

Grace and Blessings!

Karen and Jim McMillan