Covert of Thy Wings

I've been taking my blog posts from myspace and posting them on here, with hopes of deleting the myspace soon. This is a post from September 5, 2008. I don't remember what was going on in my life at that time that was so hard for me and seemed so desperate. It sure is interesting how this speaks to me today. So weird because I know whatever was happening, it was nothing like what I am going through right now. It also makes me think that whatever I am going through the answers to these problems are in God's Word.

Lately, I have had some problems that seem insurmountable. In fact, I have even talked with quite a few friends today that have mentioned things that they needed prayer about. Then I sit down, just now, to do my Quiet Time, and I am once again shocked at the answers that the Bible gives. It is funny how people can think that the Bible is outdated, because it is almost miraculous how it is SO not outdated, but also how when I have a need I just "happen" to read a verse or chapter that answers or speaks directly to that need. If fact it does not, just "happen" at all.




Psalm 61:1-8

"Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the king's life; and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows."



So, this tells me that David felt overwhelmed. And really his problems seem a bit more frightening then mine, since David was running and hiding from a son who wanted to kill him. Sounds pretty overwhelming to me! But then David says that he can trust in God to give him a shelter, a tower to escape from enemies, he can trust in the covert of God's wings. I can just imagine, hiding under powerful wings completely safe from danger! The verses also say that God will preserve David's life and God did save David from this danger. David, even in this horrible danger was able to feel safety from God's protection. And that protection is not only for David, it is for me, too!!! Not only that, God will not get bored of me going to him with every single need I have. Because it also says "I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever" and "He shall abide before God for ever"



Actually this promise will be kept for anyone who comes to Jesus and trusts in the "Covert of thy wings". I can't help but remember another verse...



Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that are weak and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."