The bird was without a doubt the largest we had
ever seen in our backyard birdbath! In fact, he almost filled it up as he tried
to take a bath. As he flew away we grabbed the camera so we could take a closer
look through the telephoto lens and identify this mammoth.
As the juvenile Cooper’s Hawk perched high in our
pine trees, I couldn’t help but think of this verse from Psalm 91:1. I later grabbed
my Bible to look it up and my eyes landed on verse 4 from the same Psalm, ‘He will cover you with His pinions, and
under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a
bulwark”.
The picture of that hawk perched in the tree behind
our house has stuck with me over the past weeks. It’s been a reminder that my
hope is in the Most High and I can abide in his shadow. Regardless of what this
season of my journey holds, I can seek refuge under his wings knowing that he
never changes and he is always faithful.
Just as that hawk dwarfed the tiny sparrows, robins
and other birds that more often visit our birdbath, so my heavenly Father
dwarfs those earthly things in which I too often seek refuge. Financial gain,
security or significance all fail to provide the unshakeable refuge that He
alone can give me. I can run to Him knowing that he is never surprised, never
caught off guard, always fully aware of the situation I am facing, and I can
rest there, safe and secure.
Dear Heavenly
Father,
Thank you
that as I dwell in your shelter I can abide in your shadow. Thank you that
there is a safe refuge in Your faithfulness and I can rest there, safe and
secure, knowing that You are totally in control regardless of how hopeless my
situation my seem. Amen.
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