"Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest." Ps. 55:6
This was David's cry while enduring severe trial...so many of us are quick to run away when faced with a hard situation or the burden we've been carrying is too heavy!!! Even more so we scramble to come up with solutions to relieve the situation or burden ourselves...but I believe that it's at these times when we must "be still and know that He is God!!"
It seems as though before finishing his meditation David realized that his wish for wings was attainable, for he then said, "Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you." (Ps.55:22).
Jesus himself reminds us of this precious reality when he says,
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."Matthew 11:29-30
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."Matthew 11:29-30
Bearing the burden of crushing weight actually gives those who believe in Christ wings...for it draws us to come to Him and cast our cares upon him!
And once we have done so, the burden is transformed into a pair of wings through the miracle of trust, and the one who was weighed down "will soar on wings like eagles"(Is.40:31) (Cowman, p.104)
