Psalm 91: God's Umbrella of Protection
Chapter 4: Under His Wings
He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings, you may seek refuge.
Psalm 91:4a
Have you ever had one of those days when you just feel like you need a hug? A day full of stress, pain, fear, or loss...a day when no matter what you do, you feel like the only thing that is going to help is to have someone special, someone who really cares, give you a long hug and protect you with their warm arms.
That is what God is offering here, in this verse His sheltering arms and caring embrace are compared to the feathers and wings of a mother hen.
Peggy Joyce Ruth tells a story in this chapter about a mother hen and her baby chicks, who were all scattered across the yard, when a large hawk flew over, threatening the chicks. The hen didn't run and try to gather all of the chicks to her...no she just hunkered down and raised her wings, all the while clucking to the chicks telling them to come. Then the chicks all ran to the hen and she covered them safely and securely under her wings...the hawk would have to go through her to get to her chicks.
I love the picture this makes...I can just see God with His loving arms spread out calling, "Daughter, daughter, come! I'll protect you from all of Satan's schemes and evil plots. Come to Me daughter, for I love you and will be your shelter from the storm!"
God has His arms raised, He is calling, now will you choose to run to Him for shelter and protection, or try to do it on your own?
