MARCH 2009

Hi Friend:

This month is the second devotional in a series about the eagle (notice archived devotionals below). Are you tired and worn out? Do you lack power and strength? For the next several months, we will see what the Scripture says about the eagle, check out the eagle's characteristices and journey through life; then, consider how the eagle may compare to our Christian journey. I pray you will be encouraged, gain renewed srength and hope thorough God's Word. May you soar like an eagle as you journey on ahead through today, tomorrow and on into the future.

Excerpts from Proverbs 30:18-19a, Solomon writes:

"There are . . .things which are too wonderful to me,

for which I don't understand . . . the way of an eagle in the sky."

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived, yet, there were things he saw that were too wonderful (awesome) for even him to understand. Solomon admits the "eagle in the sky" is one of those things. WOW!

The Eagle's life is full of

Trouble

 

Hard work

 

Difficult circumstances

 

Unpleasant surroundings

 

Discouragement

 

The amazingly remarkable Eagle

Bald Eagles are found in North America

 

Golden Eagles are found in North America, parts of Europe, Asia and Northern Africa

 

The Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle are different in coloring, but are the same size in built

 

Eagles has a wing span of 6 to 7 foot long

 

Eagles have about 1,250 feathers

 

Eagles can weigh up to 15 pounds

 

Eagles spread out their wings, in a similar way as the fingertips of the human hand, and this makes it possible for the Eagle to "catch" the wind current--soaring higher and higher up into the sky, unlike any other bird.

 

Other birds flap their wings up and down, but since the Eagle has a very long wing span, and is able to "catch" the wind current and soar, it can fly for longer periods of time than other birds. The Eagle can soar for hours.

 

Since the Eagle's wings are very unique the Eagle can soar higher than any other bird, reaching heights of 10,000 feet.

 

The Eagle can build its nest higher than any other bird--such as in tall white pine trees. In these high nesting places the Eagle can rest and relax for long periods of time, even resting longer than other birds.

 

When the Eagle is flying at "low speed" it flies about 65 mph, however when the Eagle is in "full drive" it can reach speeds of 150 to 200 mph.

WOW, these are amazing facts about the Eagle. But are they just facts? I don't think so. I believe Almighty God is using the Eagle as an illustration to help us understand deep spiritual truths found in His Holy Word.

Psalm 36:7, David writes:

"How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take REFUGE and put their TRUST under the shadow YOUR WINGS" (The Amplified Version).

 

"How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds SHELTER in the shadow of YOUR WINGS (NLT).

The infinite Almighty God who loves us is bigger and stronger than the Eagle He created. Our God's "wings" are unlimited in length, His "feathers" no one can count. He can reach into any situation and "under His wings" He SHELTERS us and gives us REFUGE. We feel safe and protected.

TRUST. We need to humble ourselves and fully TRUST God. He is our Creator, the only one true God.

TRUST not in our own ways.

TRUST not in money, world market.

TRUST not in our jobs.

TRUST not in our own knowledge thinking, "I know, I know".

Let us run to be under the shadow of the SHELTER of HIS WINGS.

PRAYER

Our Mighty God, all powerful, all knowing, ever present we trust You. We go under the "shadow of Your wings" today and forever. We find rest, protection, and shelter in your mighty wings. It is all in the mighty Name of Jesus, Your Son, we pray. AMEN.

 

ARCHIVES

2009

February "Mount up with wings like Eagles"

January "His Faithfulness"

 

2008

January "

December "Born to Die"

November "THANKSGIVING" acronym

October "Psalm 23" conclusion

September "Psalm 23:6"

August "Psalm 23:5"

July "True Liberty"

June: "Psalm 23:4b"

May: "Psalm 23:4a"

April: "Psalm 23:3b"

March: "Psalm 23:3a"

February: "Psalm 23:2"

January: "Psalm 23:1"

 

2007

December: "Born to Die" (by Gary Barrett)

November: "Thanksgiving-Give Thanks (acronym)"

October: "Discover the Peace that God Gives"

September: "The Heart of a Pilgrim"

August: "Abide"

July "True Liberty"

June "Knowing God's Deep, Deep Love"

May "Revive Us Again"