As a young boy are family raised turkeys from time to time. Not to the capacity of a farm but just one or two at a time. We viewed them as pets but if they knew we were using them to study the sounds they made and master our calling techniques in order to hunt their cousins, they may not have been so friendly. When the turkeys were young they viewed us as their mother. If we would made a quick cut or putt while they were out in the yard feeding on bugs they would quickly run and sneak up under us as close as they could get in order to hide from the danger they were alerted about.
Life Tip: Deut.33: 27a–ESV "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms."
The story of Elijah on mount Carmel battling the prophets of Baal is know as the epic battle of the Old Testament. It is not necessarily about good versus evil but the nature and character of the One True God. Moses wanted them and ultimately us to catch a glimpse of the character of God. Moses was delivering a stunning message to the people of Israel concerning their faith in Almighty God. It was a brief lesson on trust. He wanted them to understand the awesome power that their God yield. He is considered their refuge or their place of dwelling Ps.91: 1. The use of the word “Underneath” is in collaboration with refuge. It is saying that we are under His arms and He is able to hold us up. Moses used this as a reference when his hands were once held up by Aaron and Hur. Here we find Moses reminding them that He (God) will support and defend those that are His.
In a time when crime, violence, natural disasters and the evil, we can rest assured that we have a Refuge that is eternal. God does not take breaks or vacation. He is always there ready to comfort, cheer and chide. Are you trusting in Him? Is He your refuge? I trust that He is and you are living for Him.
Field Tip: Turkeys communicate with other turkeys using many different calls and sounds. Spend time in the woods or even at a local turkey farm listening to the sounds turkeys make while they are feeding. This sound is a great sound to mimic while trying to get that gobbler who is hung up at 70 yards to come a little closer.
