Hi friends,
There are several places in the Psalms that talk about being hidden under the shadow of God's wings (Psalm 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 63:7). All of these psalms are attributed to David, the warrior king. I find it interesting that a man known for his valour and fighting qualities would regularly choose a metaphor that is so gentle, maternal and nurturing to describe God's protection of himself and others.
What I found particularly surprising is how David uses this imagery in the middle of a prayer of deliverance with so much language of peril and violence (Psalm 17). He writes of deadly enemies who track him down and surround him like a hungry lion ready to tear into its prey. It seems odd that in the middle of this language that conveys the strength and danger of lions, he chooses to ask God to hide him under the shadow of his wings. When I was illustrating this page it struck me how in the natural, a bird is no match for a lion! Yet David knows that God's gentle and nurturing protection is far stronger and safer than an roaring lions that may surround him. What an awesome truth for us to remember too!
On this page in my Journaling Psalter I used the beautiful bird and flower images from Singing Praises, illustrated by NinaB. I watercoloured the images and background using Inktense pencils and an aquabrush. The verse is also from this set, which makes this a super simple page using only one stamp set (highly unusual for me!). All of Nina's stamp sets are on sale for 25% off at the moment, so it's well worth checking out her amazing artwork in store here.
Let's choose to turn to God and find refuge under his gentle yet strong wings, no matter the danger or difficulty we may be facing.
Be blessed...
x Amy x
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