An article in National Geographic
several years ago provided penetrating
picture of God's wings.
After a forest fire in Yellowstone
National Park, forest rangers began
their trek up a mountain to
assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found
a bird literally petrified in
ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at
the base of a tree.
Somewhat sickened by the eerie
sight, he knocked over the bird with a
stick. When he gently
struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under
their dead mother's wings.
The loving mother, keenly aware
of impending disaster, had carried her
offspring to the base of the
tree and had gathered them under her wings,
instinctively knowing that the
toxic smoke would rise.
She could have flown to safety
but had refused to abandon her babies.
When the blaze had arrived and
the heat had scorched her small body, the
mother had remained steadfast.
Because she had been willing to die, those
under the cover of her wings
would live.
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under
his wings you will find
refuge." (Psalm 91:4).
Being loved this much should make a difference
in your life.
Remember the One who loves you and then be
different because of it.
Please pass this on to others you care about
and don't drive faster than
your Guardian Angel can fly.
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