Psalm 91:4

My View from "The Chair" this morning - Psalm 91:4 nlt.  I LOVE feathers! I LOVE the whimsicalness of them!  I LOVE the delicateness of them.  They are simply one of the little things in life that make my heart smile.  So, imagine my surprise and confusion when I came across this verse.  He couldn't possibly be talking about real bird feathers.  I did a little research and much to my surprise, here is what I learned.  The shaft of a feather is made of a fibrous material similar to that of carbon fibre, only five times as strong as steel.  Manufacturers use carbon fibre to make sports cars and jets.  Additionally, birds have three different types of feathers:  sensory feathers (filoplumes); flight feathers (contour feathers which streamline and waterproof); and insulation feathers (down).  Feathers are essential to both you and I.  When He covers you and I with His wings, we are safe, warm, and held close enough to hear His heartbeat.  Do you need a physical reminder of this?  If so, leave your mailing address in the comments and I will mail you a feather.