The Wings of a Dove

The Wings of a Dove 

A Daily Encounter reader writes, "I love the title of
your new book, "You Can't Fly With a Broken Wing," and
want to share an experience I had concerning broken
wings. This experience came when I needed it the most. 

"In June 2003 my husband was in a terrible car wreck.
We spent several days in the hospital. I have expressed
my gratitude to God many times for saving his life. His
body was one solid bruise, a whiplash, and broken ribs.
I had to get a strong stance just to help him up (6'3")
as he couldn't do that by himself. I did great for two
weeks, but utter exhaustion and emotional drain
attacked me. I went to bed one night, half-praying,
half-crying and half-asleep, sort of in that twilight
zone just before falling asleep. Some may call what I
experienced was a dream, but to me it was from God in
the form of a vision. I saw a beautifully wrapped
package with beautiful ribbons and bows. I tore it open
immediately and there lay a bird's wing, shimmering in
brilliance and outlined in silver and gold. I
immediately fell asleep and awakened the next morning
feeling totally restored. 

"I knew that had to be in the Bible and found it in
Psalm 68:13 (NIV): 'Even while you sleep among the
campfires, the wings of my dove are sheathed with
silver, its feathers with shining gold.' The Comforter
had come to me, and by the way, my husband has fully
recovered."

  -- Joan Clayton