He will hide me under the shadow of His wings!

Psalms 57:1-6 NKJV
[1] Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. [2] I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. [3] He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah

God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. [4] My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword. [5] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. [6] They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.57.1-6.NKJV

I was reading my morning Bible devotions from Psalm 57 and was meditating on what it means to “hide under the shadow of His wings.” The Bible is filled with imagery, which reveals biblical principles and truths about God and how He desires to love, care, protect and provide for His children (you and me)

The imagery of hiding under the shadow of His wings reminds me of an eagle, or a hen (Matthew 23:37) watching over its young, protecting them from the dangers of enemies, seeking to devour them; from the wolves who are constantly seeking to ravage them, and the roaring lion, seeking to devour their souls.

Under the shadow of the adult bird’s wings, there is safety, security, protection and guidance. Young birds aren’t always aware of the dangers that lie ahead. They must learn to trust in their parents to teach and protect them.

This is the picture we see when reading about “hiding under the shadow of His wings” in various Psalms (17:8, 36:7, 57:1-6) and other books of the Bible (Ruth 2:12).

In this world, we are exposed, every day to the hidden snares and dangerous plots and ploys of the enemy, roaming about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour them. This is why Jesus tells us, “my kingdom is not of this world…” (John 18:36)

We cannot depend upon ourselves, our flesh, or this world to protect us from the evils that dwell therein. We must seek His protection. Then God will hide, each of those who seek Him, and His kingdom, and His righteousness, under the shadow of His wings. When the enemy is out and about, he won’t see those who are protected.

The full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10ff) is what and how the Holy Spirit protects and helps those who seek the shadow of His wings. When we put that armor on, every day, the enemy will not penetrate the safety, help, and protection the Lord provides to His disciples; the children of God.

Psalms 17:8 NKJV
[8] Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.17.8.NKJV

Psalms 36:7 NKJV
[7] How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.36.7.NKJV

Ruth 2:12 NKJV
[12] The Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.”

https://bible.com/bible/114/rut.2.12.NKJV

Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34 NKJV
[37] “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!

https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.23.37.NKJV