“In the shadow of Thy wings I will I make my refuge.” Psalms 57:11<<To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.>> Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (Psalm 57:1). Dear boys and girls, most of us at some time or other have known what it is to be afraid. Perhaps some dreadful thing has happened and we are nervous, yet we are too timid to make known our feelings to others for fear of being laughed at. Even grown-up people are afraid at times.
Now, suppose you learn the little verse at the beginning of this article, and next time you feel nervous and afraid, think of it.
“In the shadow of Thy wings.” What a beautiful thought that is!
Some of you have seen a mother hen shelter her little chicks under her wings. Now God uses this very picture to tell us that He will sheer those who are His. But the picture falls short, for the hen, however much she loves her chicks, might have them taken away from her, or they might be hurt in some way. But God’s love and power are infinite and forever, that not even Satan himself can touch one of those who are “in the shadow of His wings.”
But what if you are not one of His? What if you cannot claim the shelter of those protective wings?
It is not yet too late—come now just as you are. He who has bidden you come will not turn you away, for the Lord Jesus Himself has said, “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37).
Then you too will be able to say, “In the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge.”
Here is another verse in the Psalms for you to find: “He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust.”
ML 08/11/1968