But they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings as eagles; they
shall run, and not be weary; and
they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 AKJV
Eagles
are one of God’s amazing creations! With tireless strength they rule the sky,
flying higher and farther than any other bird. They conserve energy by waiting,
sometimes days, for the thermal winds that will carry them wherever they want
to go, soaring effortlessly! When escaping predators eagles can mount straight
up into the sun, having special eyelids for protection. They leave their
enemies behind, blinded by the brightness!
Eagles
teach their young to fly when they are about three months old. Mama takes her
chick to the edge of a high place. Papa circles overhead, watching as the
mother nudges her baby over the edge. The helpless chick free-falls, but Papa
swoops down just at the right time with his wings spread beneath the chick to
carry her back up to the heights. They practice the lesson until the eaglet
realizes that by spreading her wings and catching the wind she can raise up
into the clouds!
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas,
I am strong when I am on your shoulders,
You raise me up to more than I can be!
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains,
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas,
I am strong when I am on your shoulders,
You raise me up to more than I can be!
(from the song, YOU RAISE ME UP)
In
Exodus 19:4, God expressed to Israel how He took care of them in the desert
those forty years. He said, You have seen
what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought
you to Myself. This is the heart of
God – to bring us always to Himself!
Father, thank You that when I wait upon You, I make that beautiful
exchange. My strength is renewed – I can soar like an eagle – I am more than I can
be!
Martha
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