Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Faithful
to the end.
My daughter, Maggie, raises chickens on their
little farm. A while back she added turkeys to her flock of birds. One in
particular grabbed everyone's hearts. They call him Bubba. He's a special
turkey who has adapted to his crossed beak, that works more like scissors than
a scoop, when he eats. As he's grown older, Bubba strives to be a social butterfly.
When I pull in their driveway, he hustles out to my car and walks me to the
door. But if Maggie is outside, he goes into protector mode. He has taken
ownership of their yard and his keeper. As soon as I get out of the car, he takes
a watchful stance between Maggie and me. If he could, I'm sure he would cover her with his
wing.
In the Psalm the authors often reference battles
and war. They sought refuge, a place to find solace, and recharge for the
battle. King David turned to God who promised to protect him.
In these times when I feel vulnerable and
uncertain, I seek the one who watches over me. Jesus covers me with his love
and grace, like a mother hen cuddles her chicks with her feathers, or a new
momma swaddles her babe. When I'm afraid, I talk to him. When I need help, I
seek him. When hope wavers, I look to him. His love has provided a fortress
where I can rest and recharge. The one thing I love more than anything about
God, He never changes!
He's always the same. His love never changes. And
he draws me to him as I struggle in this life.
Seek Jesus as your protection against a world of
grief and sin. He loves you and wants you to love him back.
