WINGS LIKE A DOVE

Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.                       Psa 55:6

Which of us has not felt at times as David did, when he wrote the above.  During his darkest days David longed for wings like a dove to escape all that brought him pain. This is a natural feeling. All of us at some time have felt like getting away, just packing our bags and saying, "I've had enough! I can't take anymore! I've got to get away." But “flying away” is not a good solution to any problem. We usually take our problems with us. We can go on holiday and enjoy a short respite. But when we return, the battles and burdens are still there. But, if we must retreat, let it always be into the presence of God. There we shall get things back into perspective and gain new resources of peace, assurance and strength. We don't need the wings of a dove to fly away. We need the wings of an eagle. Isa 40:31 says, "Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles." The eagle faces the storm, spreads his great wings, and allows the wind to lift him above the storm.