In the Shadow of the Almighty

“God is my refuge and my fortress!”  If you’re like me, your imagination soars to images of a medieval castle!  So, why does the Psalmist then describe features here that seem inconsistent with this picture?  He goes on to describe birds, wings and feathers!  At first, it seems like a mistake, a mixed metaphor, a holy hodgepodge of images.  But take a closer look.  There’s more here than meets the eye.