Under His Wings

Psalm 36

“How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” 36:7 – from my cousin, Meredith

Several years ago when I was teaching 2nd grade in Tennessee, the big excitement was the “Eagle Cam.” A camera had been set up to watch an eagle’s nest 24/7 and you could tune in any time to check on the eggs and see if they had hatched.  Then once they had hatched you could watch the mother and father taking care of the babies. In my classroom, we checked in on the birds several times a day. We oohed and aahed when we saw the babies for the first time and got grossed out when the mama bird brought back a dead mouse for them to eat.  I just remember how amazing it was to watch those little birds way high up in their nest and all they had to depend on was their mother and father. They would nestle under their wings and know that they were protected and loved.

This verse makes me think of those sweet baby eagles.  It brings me so much comfort to envision myself under God’s mighty wings and know that I am protected and loved, that I can fully depend on Him for all that I need.  I can nestle under His grace and mercy with confidence that He won’t let anything separate me from His love.