“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: For my soul trusteth in Thee: Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” Psalm‬ ‭57:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬. At this time in David’s life, he was fleeing from King Saul and being hunted ruthlessly. He was falsely accused, treated unjustly and now his very life is under threat. So he cries out to God for mercy. His soul is trusting in God. And as he is hiding in a cave, his mind goes to the little chicks who find refuge under their mother’s wings. He knows that under those wings they are safe and secure. They are at perfect peace. No matter what goes on outside they can rest here. And to David that symbolized his relationship with God. Outside may be many threats and troubles. The winds of opposition may blow. But when he rested his soul under the shadow of God’s wings, he knew that all is well. May we take comfort in this truth when we face the troubles and trials of our lives. We should realize that we can rest under those Almighty wings. The One Who spreads His wings over us is the Almighty God Who will not fail to protect His own. And He is our Father! He cares for us far more than any creature does it’s offspring. To every weary and struggling soul, Jesus says, “Come to Me and I will give you rest”.