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Thursday, February 18, 2021

HIDING IN THE SHELTER OF GOD’S WINGS UNTIL THE DANGER PASSES - Picture the wingspan of an adult eagle, stretching the length of a man. Perched high in a tree and hid deep within its mother’s wings, that eaglet can rest in peace, knowing it is safe and well cared for. Scripture demonstrates this is how God cares for us. “Hide me in Your wings, Lord. Keep me safe until the danger passes.” To which He responds, “I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.” We are held by God. He is our Protector and strong tower. - What happens when life pummels us from every side, relentlessly? When the dangers seem much larger than we can bear? We hide ourselves deep within Our Father’s embrace. We hide ourselves in the shelter of His wings. “Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I will look to You for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes.” Pause and consider the imagery presented by this verse. Picture the wingspan of an adult eagle, stretching the length of a man. Perched high in a tree and hid deep within its mother’s wings, that eaglet can rest in peace, knowing it is safe and well cared for. Scripture demonstrates this is how God cares for us. Perhaps you’re praying as David did, “Hide me in Your wings, Lord. Keep me safe until the danger passes.” To which He responds, “I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you”

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Hiding in the Shelter of God’s Wings Until the Danger Passes

We are held by God. He is our Protector and strong tower.

Picture the wingspan of an adult eagle, stretching the length of a man. Perched high in a tree and hid deep within its mother’s wings, that eaglet can rest in peace, knowing it is safe and well cared for.

Scripture demonstrates this is how God cares for us. “Hide me in Your wings, Lord. Keep me safe until the danger passes.” To which He responds, “I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.”

Jennifer Slattery

What happens when life pummels us from every side, relentlessly?

When the dangers seem much larger than we can bear?

We hide ourselves deep within Our Father’s embrace. We hide ourselves in the shelter of His wings.

A couple Sundays ago, my daughter was in a car wreck.

She called us in tears, and the minutes seemed to tick by so slowly as my husband, her fiancé, and I drove to the crash site.

Though my head told me she was fine — she’d been able to call us, after all — my heart worried.

I needed to see her for myself; I needed to hold her close, if only to comfort her.

When we got there, our fear immediately turned to praise.

Though she’d totaled her car, she was fine. Shaken, but fine.

God had sheltered her in His wings — as she had done for her dog, who was riding with her.

Apparently, her reaction was instinctual and instant.

Her brain hadn’t even fully registered what was going on, but as another car smashed into her front driver’s side, she folded her body over her dog to ensure its safety.

She covered sweet Misha with herself, cushioning her in the most protective position possible.

Honestly, when I first learned this, I became frustrated.

I adore her little dog, but my daughter had placed herself in danger by bending forward.

But then God reminded me that she wasn’t completely exposed nor was she helpless.

She also had been tucked within the protective embrace of the One bigger and stronger than her and the force of metal against metal.

That same morning, this is what I’d read, written by Israel’s second king, a man named David:

“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I will look to You for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes” (Psalm 57:1, NLT).

Pause and consider the imagery presented by this verse.

Picture the wingspan of an adult eagle, stretching the length of a man.

Perched high in a tree and hid deep within its mother’s wings, that eaglet can rest in peace, knowing it is safe and well cared for.

Scripture demonstrates this is how God cares for us.

Perhaps you’re praying as David did so long ago, “Hide me in Your wings, Lord. Keep me safe until the danger passes.”

To which He responds, “I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13, Verse image NIV).

So what does that look like, hiding ourselves in our Savior?

First, we trust. We recognize that this is indeed our current position. We are held by God. He is our Protector and strong tower.

Second, we come away whenever we need and as often as we need to connect with Him.

When we spend time with Him, He expels all that threatens to defeat us, to make us cower, with His love and truth.

Let’s talk about this! In what ways do you intentionally hide yourself in Christ when you’re anxious or afraid?

Connect with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram and find her ministry, Wholly Loved, HERE.

Jennifer Slattery is the founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, and in that capacity, helps women embrace and live out who they are in Christ, find healing and restoration in His unfailing love, and enjoy the deep emotional and spiritual freedom only He can provide. She loves interacting with women and women’s group on a personal level and speaks locally and nationally on topics pertinent to women juggling all the demands and uncertainties in today’s fast paced, ever-changing culture. (You can find out more about her speaking endeavors HERE.)

Read her latest blog post HERE. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

As a multi-published author, Jennifer also has a deep love for story and all things creative. She writes Christian living articles for iBelieve, blogs for Crosswalk, and podcasts for Salem Web Communications. When not writing, you’ll likely find her at one of Omaha’s many coffeehouses. She and her team also share content on the YouVersion Bible reading App and Back to the Bible’s reading app.

https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/tag/isaiah-4113/

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