God's Wings 

Posted 06/28/2006 

This story has been circulating the internet for quite a while.  Although it is pure fiction it is such a wonderful story and gives such a warm feeling that we will post it here but we also include the Urban Legend link that reveals the truth that National Geographic and Yellowstone Park officials say it never happened: www.truthorfiction.com:God'sWings

 GOD'S WINGS

An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings.

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree.   Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live.

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

Being loved this much should make a difference in your life.  Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You
will treasure it even more when you can share it with
someone special.

To realize the value of a friend... lose one.

Please pass this on to others you care about and don't drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly.