February 24, 2013

  • God's Wings

    A little something to put things in perspective...
    An article in National Geographic several years ago provided 
    an interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in 
    Yellowstone National Park,
    forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess 
    the inferno's damage.
    One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched 
    Statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat 
    sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.
     When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under 
    their dead mother's wings.
    The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had 
    carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered
     them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke 
    would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to 
    abandon her babes. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had 
    scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast.
    Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her 
    wings would live.
    "He will cover you with his feathers, and under His 
    wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)
    Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. 
    Remember the One who loves you, and then be different 
    because of it.   YOU ARE LOVED