God as a Hen
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.
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.
[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.
[Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Psalm 91:4, Psalm 57:1]
Posted by Peter DeHaan at 6/13/2009 5:41 AM 
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Categories: reflections
Tags: Jesus Word Pictures chickens author Peter DeHaan the Bible blog Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan blog postmodern biblical spirituality Bible meditations Bible information
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