Psalm 17
A mother bird is fiercely jealous for her young. She guards them under the cover of her wings. She keeps them from danger, from predators and from themselves. She unfailingly provides for their needs. She is their shelter, their lifeline. Without her protection they would surely not survive.
That’s how God cares for His own. Left alone we would surely not survive. We would be devoured by the deadly enemy. We would be ambushed by those with evil intent. And we would be so quick to fall into many dangers, toils and snares.
But by His grace God cares for us like a mother bird watching over her young. He protects those who seek refuge in His strong and mighty hand. He provides faithfully for our needs. And yes, He will deliver us from the adversary and vindicate us in His righteousness.
Jesus told His disciples they would experience troubles and persecutions along the way, as will we. But He also said, “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble; but take heart, I have overcome the world.”
Lift your heart to heaven, dear follower of Christ, calling upon His name and resting in His peace, whatever circumstances may come. And know He will hide you safely in the shadow of His wings. He is fiercely jealous for His own!
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