0997. 976. “Wings” of the Lord

976. “Wings” of the Lord

The wings of the Lord proclaim the tenderness of His care, the constancy of His service, the strength of His might, and protectiveness of His presence. The wings of the Lord are—

1. Saving in their Spread. “I spread My skirt over thee” (Eze_16:8), said the Lord in saving Israel. (The word “skirt” is same as “wings” in other places.)

2. Restful in their Repose. “Under whose wings thou art come to trust” (Rth_2:12). (The word “wings” same as “skirt” in Rth_3:9).

3. Supporting in their Strength. “I bare you on eagle’s wings” (Exo_19:4; Deu_32:11-12).

4. Safe in their Keeping. “Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings” (Psa_17:8).

5. Precious in their Worth. “How precious (margin) is Thy lovingkindness, O God; therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings” (Psa_36:7).

6. Protective in their Refuge. “In the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge” (Psa_57:1).

7. Sheltering in their Cover. “I will trust in the covert of Thy wings” (Psa_61:4).

8. Gladdening in their Comfort. “Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice” (Psa_63:7).

9. Almighty in their Sufficiency. “He shall cover thee with His feathers (the Almighty, Psa_63:1), and under His wings shalt thou trust” (Psa_91:4).

10. Extensive in their Spread. The words “ends” in Job_37:3, and “uttermost part” in Isa_24:16 are the same as rendered “wings” in the other Scriptures.

11. Healing in their Influence. “Healing in His wings” (Mal_4:2).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH