Julie Cosgrove
Are you searching for a source of peace? We are here to listen.
“He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge.” (Psalm 91:4)
It’s a story that has been zipping through email boxes. A dove named Noah, once injured himself, took an affinity to three helpless newborn bunnies that were brought to the shelter. Originally there had been five bunnies. The chances for the remaining three were considerably low at best.
The dove crouched at the door of their cage, cooing that soft lulling sound. One of the bunnies crawled through the bars and nestled under his wing for warmth and security. Eventually, the others followed. All three bunnies not only survived but also began to thrive. I am sure it was pure instinct on that little bunny’s part to go to the dove. But the fact that he was bold enough to leave his littermates and crawl through the bars to find shelter under the dove’s warm feathers- and then by his action enticed his littermates to do the same- provides a valuable lesson for us.
Jesus says that He stands at the door and knocks. Like Noah the dove, He is there just outside of our situation beckoning us to come to Him. We have to make the effort to move. The comfort and shelter of His mighty presence in our lives is there if we only have the gumption to remove ourselves from the crowd and, like that little bunny, move towards Him. For that bunny, it wasn’t a giant leap of faith but a few little hops. Still I imagine it took a great deal of effort to muster up enough strength to change his plight.
I think it is a human instinct to seek God. It is just that many are either too traumatized or too afraid to move from their present circumstances. One little bunny showed the way for his siblings. They had to see him begin to strengthen before they followed his lead. It can be the same way in our lives. If we choose to seek our Lord’s shelter, we will be a witness that He truly is the way.
I can just imagine when Noah the dove saw that bunny straining to inch through the bars. He extended a giant wing, and said, “Come on. I’m here. Just a bit further. I’ll cover you and protect you.” I know because I have heard Jesus tell me the same thing. It is by His wounds that we are healed.
Dearest Lord, by Your death and resurrection, You provide us a way to be sheltered from the blows of this life. Give us the strength to seek Your rest and then lead others to the safety under Your loving wings as well. Amen
Question: What will it take for you to nestle under His mighty wings?
Julie Cosgrove
Julie B Cosgrove is a Christian freelance writer and professional speaker. She has published three Bible studies, a devotional and a novel called Focused. Besides Power to Change, she regularly writes for several other devotional publications and sites. She belongs to American Christian Fiction Writers, North Texas Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, North Texas Christian Women's Chamber and Toastmasters. A widow, she lives in Fort Worth with her son and two cats. Visit her website www.juliebcosgrove.com and her blog Where Did You Find God Today.com
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