An Eagle's Perspective

By Pamela Morton Palmer

We can learn many lessons from observing the Eagle's way of life. The eagle has great vision and can soar to great heights and distance. They have the capabilities of looking directly into the sun without being blinded by the sunlight. God has revealed himself to us through Jesus Christ and we have accepted Him as the way, the truth and the guiding light in our lives. As believers, we are people with a vision and purpose. Because of this blessing, we can soar above the situations that can plague our everyday lives. We can look directly at issues or circumstances and do not become blinded or consumed by them. Because Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith, we can run the race in this life to great distances through endurance and perseverance (Hebrews 12:2).

Eagles are not scavengers and never eat meat they did not kill. It hunts for its own food and provides for its own well being. God has provided provisions to His people throughout history. As believers, we should never be satisfied with the "crumbs" of this world. We should speak life over our lives and the lives of others (Proverbs 18:20-21). Remember, there is no death for the child of God (1 Thessolonians 4:13). There is the promise of a higher form of life in His presence.

Eagles know when storms are approaching and prepare for their arrival. They will fly to great heights and wait for the storm. When the storm arrives, they allow the wind to lift them above the storm. The eagles do not escape the storm; but, allows it to lift them to greater heights. Just like the eagle, we should prepare for the storms in our lives through the Word of God and a consistent prayer life. We know that the storms will come; but, we can rise above them. God will use the storms in our lives for our spiritual development and to lead others to Christ. We need to weather the storms and watch God do His miraculous work through our lives.

Eagles have a strong, bold nature; yet, they are very gentle and attentive to their young. These are characteristics that should be prevalent in a Christian's life. We should have a spirit of boldness when speaking the Word of God; yet, exemplify the fruits of the spirit in everything that we do. By observing the eagle's life, we should be encouraged to become the leaders that God has called us to be. We should teach and make disciples all over the world and trust that God will be with us through the storms of life (Matthew 28: 17-20). Remember, as we journey through this life, we will either be approaching a storm, in the middle of a storm, or coming out of a storm. Remember, it is not the storms in our lives that burden us, it is how we respond to them that will allow or prevent us from rising above every situation.

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