Shelter

When I was younger I would go out behind our garden to a large clump of trees. These trees had long, drooping branches. You were hidden there, safe and warm. The branches covered you, and no one could see you. You were protected from the wind and rain. It felt like a cocoon, a whole different world.

Some times in our daily life we need a little peace. Phones are ringing, horns are honking, and people are shouting. We have trials and struggles in daily life. We are fighting sickness and disease. We need a shelter from the storm.

David was probably attacked as much as anyone in the Scriptures. He was on the run from the Philistines, Saul, and even his own child. The Psalms are full of verses where he asks God to protect him or spare him. In Psalm 17:8, David uses a similar illustration to my trees. He asks God to cover him with His wings. This brings to me a visual of a great hawk or eagle, hiding her chicks from the storm. In Psalm 91:4, he says "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge."

A favorite scripture is Psalms 32:7- "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance". Jesus told the disciples that He gives us peace, and His peace is different that the worlds. It’s
permanent and fulfilling. What worldly peace can claim that?

Do not be troubled, and do not be afraid. Tuck in under His wings.