Campbell River, British Columbia
It's common to see bald eagles along the coast from Alaska to British Columbia. This guy was looking for his next meal at the mouth of the Campbell River where it flows into the Strait of Georgia. And he wasn't alone as two or three other eagles were perched on poles close to the river.
"For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock." Psalm 27:5 English Standard Version
David mixes some interesting metaphors when he speaks of what God will do for his people. Two metaphors deal with God covering us during our days of trouble, but the other metaphor gives a different picture. Like this eagle perched high above its foes, God will set us high upon a rock.
Our troubles look different from high on a rock.
First, David reminds us that it is God who sets us on this rock. No climbing necessary. Second, troubles look differently when we're peering down at them and not looking up at them.
From on top, our troubles don't seem so daunting.
"For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock." Psalm 27:5 English Standard Version
David mixes some interesting metaphors when he speaks of what God will do for his people. Two metaphors deal with God covering us during our days of trouble, but the other metaphor gives a different picture. Like this eagle perched high above its foes, God will set us high upon a rock.
Our troubles look different from high on a rock.
First, David reminds us that it is God who sets us on this rock. No climbing necessary. Second, troubles look differently when we're peering down at them and not looking up at them.
From on top, our troubles don't seem so daunting.
Question for Today: What do you troubles look like from the eagle's perspective?
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
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