Jesus Gathers Us Under His Wings
A third word picture for God is found in a not too well know verse, where Jesus says that he wants to collect his people and protect them as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings (Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Psalm 91:4, Psalm 57:1).
With God (specifically Jesus) as a mother hen, we are treated to a glimpse of the feminine side of God, as being safe, warm, protecting, and comforting.
We, as baby chicks, are vulnerable, possibly scared, and in need of what the “hen” provides. Yet if we don’t come to the hen (God), we miss out on what she (Jesus) has to offer.
Discover more word pictures, metaphors, and images in Elephant God. This book expands on the the fable of six blind men and the elephant to teach us about God.
These references will help us better understand God and our relationship to him.
Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity to confront status quo religion and live a life that matters. He seeks a fresh approach to following Jesus through the lens of Scripture, without the baggage of made-up traditions and meaningless practices.
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