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Refuge and Rejoicing

Psalm 61:4

I will live in Your tent forever and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings.

Psalm 63:7

…because You are my help; I will rejoice in the shadow of Your wings.

We find God portrayed as our Protector throughout Scripture. The protection of God’s wings is depicted here as a place of refuge and rejoicing.  We should see ourselves as small, vulnerable, and in need of the trusted protection that our great Defender gives us through our relationship with Him.

As I read these two references to God as a mighty protective bird, I can’t help but think of the stately eagle. He is the most envious of birds, flying higher than all others. Eagles kill snakes, but they don’t fight on the snake’s territory. On the contrary, the eagle lifts the snake into the air, taking him away from his familiar surroundings and into his own place of vulnerability where he cannot fight.

The best way to avoid falling into enemy traps is to stay out of his territory and in the protective shield of the Father’s wings. While our enemy often invades our lives without our wandering, he is no match for God’s protective instinct. Regardless of how frightening or threatening he may be, God has power to render him defenseless and destroy his hold on you.

We are all vulnerable prey for the enemy, which is exactly why we should take refuge in the shadow of the Almighty every day. He is our refuge, and we can rejoice in the security of our relationship with Him. When we see ourselves as weak and Him as strong, we learn to depend upon His strength and trust in His love for us. Rejoice in the shelter of His wings today. There is no telling how many snakes He has killed for you already!

Have a blessed day!

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