Meditate. Consider the birds of the air…
Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Psalm 61:4
Have you ever
wondered just what God looks like? Do you imagine that He has wings—like an
eagle—under which we can be sheltered in times of trial or adversity…or just
when we want to be protected or held close for comfort? There are 61 verses
that mention the word “wings” in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Here
are a few.
You have seen what I did to the
Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to
myself. Exodus 19:4
Ruth has helped
her mother-in-law, Naomi, leave the country of Moab and is gleaning in the field
of her kinsman, Boaz, near Bethlehem. Boaz recognizes what Ruth has done for
Naomi and gives her this blessing as he tells her to glean only is his fields:
May the LORD, the God of Israel, under
whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have
done. Ruth 2:12
Several times
in Psalms God is illustrated as an eagle.
How precious is your unfailing love, O
God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7
He will cover you with his feathers. He
will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and
protection. Psalm 91:4
The classic
verse about “wings” is not about the Lord having wings but about those who
trust and hope in Him, getting strength from Him. He gives them the powerful
strength of the wings of eagles—a mighty, strong and fierce bird.
But those who trust in the LORD will
find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and
not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
God—whether He
looks like a bird or not—is all powerful and protective of His chosen people
who follow and obey Him. Are you one who chooses to follow and obey God? Choose
today to allow God to be your Savior…and take shelter under His wings.
Prayer ~ But as for me, how good it is to be near You, God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things You do. From Psalm 73:28
Verses of Salvation and Thanksgiving ~ Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God." Psalm 50:22-23
Bible Trivia Answer to the Question: Which Gospel contains the “Sermon on the Mount” in which Jesus taught His followers on the hills above the Sea of Galilee?
You’ll find the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. It is also found in a shorter version in Luke 6:20-26.
Bible Trivia Question for next week: What empire ruled most of the known world, including the area where Jesus ministered during the time of the New Testament?
A. Egypt B. Rome C. Greece D.
Israel
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