"The Shadow of God's Wings"

In the ancient Temple of Jerusalem, the Ark of the Covenant was kept in "the holy of holies". Above it were two carved winged cherubim; in the luminous cloud which hovered between the wings, God was present. This presence was known as the "Shekinah Yahweh." Before the temple was built, the Ark had been kept in a tent: "Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting for the cloud rested upon it and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle." (Ex 40:35). Later, in the Psalms, the "shadow of God's wings" came to refer to a place of refuge in God's presence.
Today, there is no Ark, no Temple, no cloud, but we do have the presence of the Lord in a very special way in the tabernacle in our churces, where the REAL PRESENCE is kept on reserve.
It used to be a custom "to pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament" frequently, if not daily, when we passed by a church. Easy to do in those days when churches were open all day long. Now that they are locked, this custom has fallen by the wayside. However, the Lord also dwells in our hearts, so we can take refuge in the shadow of his wings there by periodically withdrawing into our own innter temple and letting ourselves BE before the Lord. The challenge is to make the time and find a place of quiet, where we can withdraw from the noise and busyness of each day, and find peace and refreshment in God. If we can find an open chapel or church, so much the better, but our own interior tabernacles are worthy and viable substitutes.
Bro. Rene