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An article in National Geographic several years ago
provided a penetrating picture of God's wings. After
a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest
rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the
inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally
petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground
at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie
sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he
gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under
their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly
aware of impending disaster, had carried her
offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered
them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the
toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to
safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then
the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her
small body, the mother had remained steadfast.
Because she had been willing to die, those under the
cover of her wings would live.
The bible says "He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge."
(Psalm 91:4)
Being loved this much should make a difference in your
life. Remember the One who loves you, and then be
different because of it. Please pass this on to others
you care about and don't drive faster than your
Guardian Angel can fly. My instructions were to send
this to people that I wanted God to bless and I picked
you.
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