UNDER HIS WINGS!

by | Mar 3, 2012 | Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 32:10-12

“In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them aloft. The LORD alone led him; no foreign god was with him.”

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The large number of feeders in our yard demonstrates the fact that Joyce and I love birds. It is such a joy to watch their antics as they live out their lives a few feet from our windows. One summer a mother Junco built her nest in one of our hanging baskets. We never noticed it until she flew out one day as we watered the plants. As we peered through the foliage we saw a clutch of three eggs.

From the moment we discovered the nest we became very cautious not to disturb her any more than possible. In just a few days we could part the leaves and observe her covering her eggs and later her chicks. They were safe under the wings of her love. She would have given her life for her own. In like manner we are under His wings!

In 1896, William Cushing was a kind hearted man. Following the death of his beloved wife he devoted himself to write hymns of encouragement and hope to those in the storms of life. He wrote the words and Ira Sankey composed the music to the hymn, Under His Wings, this week’s featured hymn from GloryScapes.

“Under His Wings“

Under His wings, I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild.
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me and I am His child.

Refrain: Under His wings, under His wings,
who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
safely abide forever.

Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.

Refrain: Under His wings, under His wings,
who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
safely abide forever.

Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are over;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I?m safe evermore.

Refrain: Under His wings, under His wings,
who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
safely abide forever.

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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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IS IT ME?!

by | Mar 1, 2012 | Mark

Mark 14:18-19

While they were reclining at the table eating, He said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.” They were saddened, and one by one they said to Him, “Surely you don’t mean me?”

I noticed that someone’s shoes were leaving black marks on the floor. I must confess that I was a little agitated that they had not been more careful, or at least have taken the time to clean up the marks they had made. Almost at once I glanced down and realized that the new shoes I had just purchased were the ones making the marks. I am so glad I had not accused others in the family of this terrible crime. I was the offender!

Stop for a moment and consider the times in your own life when you were so preoccupied with blaming someone else that you failed to see that you were the one who was the greatest offender. It is so easy to see the faults of others, but so hard to see the same faults in ourselves.

Thankfully the Lord does not call us to be perfect. That is impossible! He wants us to be willing to admit our faults and allow Him to do His work in us and through us. As long as we are focused upon seeing the faults of others while turning a blind eye to our own short-comings, we shut the Lord out of our life.

My own desire is to keep my eyes open to areas that the Lord desires to change. By my own strength it is not going to happen, but when I honestly ask the question, “Is it me?” Then the Lord can begin His work in me.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today. Trust Him completely and be a blessing!

—Pastor Cecil

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