“He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings.  His faithfulness will be a protective shield.” Psalm 91:4

All Tucked In

I have read this verse so many times over the journey we’ve been on. I’ve pictured myself “tucked” under His wings and being covered with His feathers. I have thanked the Lord that His faithfulness has protected me, helped me, and carried me.

A few days ago one of our All Nations staff shared an amazing photo of a mother bird with two of her little chicks tucked under her wings.

I wish I knew what she was protecting them from. Whatever it was, she was on full “guard” duty. I love having a photo that captures what I’ve been praying for and thanking the Lord for. I imagine God’s wings are huge! Lots of us can tuck in under them.

Tucked under His wings close to His heart, we can feel His heartbeat. God’s heart beats with love and care for us. He wants to keep us from harm. In His “holy overshadowing” He wants to protect us. All we have to do under His wings is rest while God is watching out for danger and protecting us. For the danger to get to us, it has to go through Him. The threat couldn’t get to those baby chicks without first attacking the mother.

Under His wings, we’re safe. Nothing can harm us. His wings are gentle in holding us, but they are strong in protecting us.

I read that when a mother bird senses danger, she doesn’t swoop down and cover her chicks. She perches herself in a safe place, and calls them to her. They go running to her, and tuck under her wings. What a visual—that’s what we need to do in hard times. Go running to our wonderful Lord!

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! The children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 36:7).

“For You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy” (Psalm 63:7).

When the hard times come, when danger is threatening us in any way – I want to remember those little chicks, and go running to tuck myself under the Father’s wings where we find shelter and refuge.

“Father, help us remember to run to You at the first sign of trouble, for You desire to hide us in safety. Thank You. Amen.”