How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of
mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Homing pigeons are amazing birds. They will fly home from
as far away as 500 miles, at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.
They were extensively used during the First and Second World Wars to deliver
important messages. The hen will lay two eggs, and both the cock and the hen
will sit on these eggs, the cock for 8 hours during the day and the hen for the
other 16 hours. It takes 18 days for the eggs to hatch, and in 24 days, the
fledglings are ready to leave the nest.
But the thing that amazes me, as well, is that both adult
birds will cover their young with their body and wings, all the time when they
first hatch, and later, only when it is cold. They seem to know when the little
birds need their protection and when they don't.
And isn't that the way it is with us? Sometimes we
struggle, mentally, physically, or spiritually, and then, the Lord will talk to
us through His Word and comfort us, even when words fail us.
How precious is God's lovingkindness indeed! When we are
in trouble, we can come to Him, and He will protect us. We can put our trust in
Him.
The little pigeons depend on the protection of the
parents and they will look after them when they need it. Just so, we depend
upon God. He calls us through His Word, and He will gather us as a hen gathers
her chicks under her wings.
Dear Lord, there are so many times when we need Your
protection. Thanks You for the ability to speak to You, and knowing that You
will hear us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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