Under His Wings

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

On a 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. When any of these are threatening, the mother hen will  make a “clucking” sound  and spread her wings while her chicks run for cover under her wings.  The chicks will be safe and comforted in the protective care of the mother hen.

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 until the danger had passed.

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.  But just like is said by these words from the old song, 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.