Luke 13:34
…as
a hen doth gather her brood under her wings…
My
pastor while preaching one Sunday morning shared with the congregation a
frightening experience he encountered as a child on the family farm. In the early
morning hours as he turned over in his bed, he noticed a bright orange glow
outside his bedroom window. Jumping to his feet to investigate this unusual
light, he ran to his window and saw the barn on fire. He rushed to his parent’s
room, woke them up, and told him what was happening. His father along with his
older brothers rushed to the barn to release the livestock. Later that morning,
while looking over the damage, he noticed the charred remains of his prized hen.
When he removed the lifeless body, three little chicks emerged unscathed
protected by a mothers love.
Most
parents understand this type of selfless love. When a little one is sick with
fever, they will spend sleepless nights trying to comfort them, and if necessary
take them to a doctor no matter the cost. Some will risk their own life to save
that of their child. A mother while giving birth to a baby walks through the
valley of the shadow of death for the one she loves. On occasion, a loved one
will donate an organ, to give life back to their precious loved one.
There
have been times in my life when I wasn’t aware of the dangers that surrounded
me. Hidden traps the enemy had waiting
for me, hoping to entangle me in his snare. The master deceiver unleashed an arsenal
of weapons trying to destroy me. He tried to crush my character, demolish my
family, take the life of the ones I love, and attacked my faith in Him. During
these times of uncertainty, I found comfort under His wings. Jesus is the hen
that takes me under His wings, protecting me during the fiery trials of my
life.
As
a child of God, are you facing trials and dangers in your life? Do you feel
that the devil has you in his sights? Is the pressure becoming insurmountable?
Do you feel like giving up? Run to the out stretched arms of Jesus. He’s
waiting to place you under his wings, and protect you from all harm. His love
to protect us was proven on the cross of Calvary.
By
Louis Edwards
