Wings {Insp}

"Wings"

An article in National Geographic several years ago
provided a penetrating picture of G~d'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 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 babies. When
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.
Received on Sun Oct 24 01:56:59 2004