BENEATH THE SHELTER OF HIS WINGS!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, coming from down under un Aus. I hope through this blog God will bless you as you see Him, through the works of His hands.

Wherever you look God’s work is on display.

Psalm 74:16 -17 says:

“You own the day and the night.

Sunlight and starlight call you Creator.

The four corners of the earth were formed by your hands,

and every changing season owes its beauty to you.” (The Passion Translation)

Romans 1:20 reminds us that every man can see God:

“But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being.” (The Message)

When I see birds with beautiful wings, I think of resting in God’s protection beneath the shelter of his wings amidst the softness and protection of his feathers.

A swan protects her babies allowing them to settle underneath her wings when they grow tired of paddling. There they are kept safe and float along on her feathers.

Picture yourself as a downy little cygnet, floating along under the protection of those huge wings, resting comfortably in the softness of those feathers. All your troubles are taken care of. You are free to snuggle and feel safe, wrapped in love.

The wings of birds are fascinating. This little Cormorant (below) has a perch of twigs on the lake in clear view of my window. As I sit there in my quiet time with God I often see him sitting on his perch drying his wings. Cormorants like Darters have the capacity to swim under water to find their food. However, they do need to dry their wings in between dips.

Just like angel wings! So white and ethereal.

Wings are delicate. Even the common butterfly. This is a Meadow Argus butterfly – not one of the most beautiful of butterflies but delicate. Check out the edging in the wings, the intricate design.

So, if you’re travelling through troubled times remember this:

“O God how extravagant is Your cherishing love! All mankind can find a hiding place, Under the shelter of Your wings.” Ps 36:7 (The Passion Translation)

“Protect me from harm, keep an eye on me. Like You would a child. Reflected in the twinkling of your eye. Yes, hide me within the shelter of Your embrace, Under Your outstretched wings. Protect me from all my foes. Ps 17:8 (The Passion Translation)

Enjoy the rest of your week,

Blessings, Marilyn

Photos are all the work of the author.