"Under the Wings"

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness. (Psalm 57:1-3 NLT).

We’ve had quite a few calamities strike our nation lately! It hasn’t been that long since Nashville and some of the surrounding areas were struck with what some are calling the worst flood of the area’s history. Recently, Arkansas suffered a similar fate. There was loss of life and significant damage done in both cases. Of course, we are still dealing with what might be one of the biggest calamities to affect the Gulf and perhaps the Atlantic in the BP oil disaster. It has been understandable that people seem to be emotionally flinching with every clap of thunder or lightning flash through the sky. Many people are beginning to question if there is any place of safety!

I don't think it should be any surprise that most folks are feeling some effects from some kind of storm in their life, weather related or not. They feel the pressure of a burdensome society; the changing of the very fabric of our culture; and the ever increasing demands of life and family. They are STRESSED OUT at times!

Do you feel that way? Has life tossed you some problems you don't feel prepared to tackle? Have you heartaches that you can't begin to mention to most of the outside world? Are there burdens in your life to numerous to count? Could you use some relief?

Why not hide out in the safety of God's care? David, the great warrior of God, wrote this verse as he was hiding from Saul. God had already promised him victory, but for now, trouble was his lot in life. He felt all alone; desperate; afraid. He needed something he knew he really didn't deserve: God's mercy! He needed a place to hang his hat until this storm of his life was past!

Praise God that He is still in the Hiding Place business! He is still available to provide shelter for His people. God invites His children to call for His protection and He opens His wings where we will find rest and security until the storm passes, and we can regain our place on the path of life which He has chosen in advance for us to take.

Why don't you come join me under a wing today? There's plenty of room! It’s not a hard place to find. Open your Bible to the psalms. There are so many promises of His protection there for you to claim!