Under His Wings

“…In the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”  (Psalm 57:1)

Out on the farm, where the mother hen and her baby chicks run free, danger may come in many forms: a chicken hawk, a fox, a storm or a host of other dangers. In such times the mother hen will  make a “clucking” sound  and spread her wings while her chicks run for cover under her wings.  In this Psalm David was fleeing from Saul who was seeking to kill him.  David is seeking shelter under the wings of God.  He knew he would be safe there.

Jesus used the expression of a hen gathering her chicks under her wings to illustrate His wanting to gather the Jews to Himself. But, they would not come to Him. Their refusal prompted these words from Him: “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.” (Matthew 23:37, 38)

You and I face numerous calamities in life.  We will be safe under His wings. 

                        Under His wings, under His wings,

                           Who from His love can sever?

                        Under His wings my soul shall abide,

                           Safely abide forever.