A Little Bit of Shade

"How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 36: 7

Sometimes our summers (and falls!) are cookers. I have always been impressed by the difference just a little bit of shade makes. In the heat of the day, simply moving under a tree instantly creates a more comfortable feeling. There's less glare; it feels cooler.

There are many references in the Bible about being, hiding, and taking refuge, under the "shadow" of His wings. I have pondered that, from time to time, and never gotten a totally satisfactory answer.

One thing's for sure, a shadow, of a tree for example, provides shade. During times of intense heat (trouble), the shadow (shade) carries relief. It is a respite.

I love all the Psalms, and chapter 121 is no exception. In verse 5 it says, "The LORD watches over you, the LORD is your shade at your right hand."

What better place to catch our breath than in the shadow of God, or in the shadow of His wings? We can cool off, regather our wits, and get back out there.

Sometimes it's good to remember that a bit of shade is just the ticket, especially when the shade is from the shadow of our Heavenly Father. Psalm 121 1 says, "I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD watches over you the LORD is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The LORD will keep you from all harm. He will watch over your life; 8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

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Contributed by Sally I. Kennedy: boca7565@bellsouth.net Sally is the author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press.