LEARNING TO SOAR ABOVE LIKE AN EAGLE
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LEARNING TO “SOAR” ABOVE LIKE AN EAGLE
We are living in some interesting times during this 21st century! Have you listened to the news lately? The Scriptures quite often gives poignant parallels to the lifestyle of a Christian with that of an Eagle. How should we relate when situations, issues and crisis arise in life? God Our Father, LOVES US, He is the ultimate Father! GOD IS LOVE! Like an eagle with the help of the Lord we can “Soar” above our challenges, issues and many obstacles that are so often intentionally placed in our path! God created us for His GLORY! As His people we know that; "In the beginning GOD created the Heavens and the earth!"
Today many psychologists even know that in order to feel safe a secure base is necessary. Jesus Christ is a sure solid “ROCK” foundation! In Him you can find a safe resting place. “Be my rock and my refuge where I can always go...” Psalm 71. God is Omnipresent, He is everywhere we are! As we grow spiritually we need to become more and more conscious of His constant presence. “It is in HIM we live and move and have our being…” As a Christian, our only sure, safe unfailing, true security and significance must rest in God. God has provided us with His Precious Holy Spirit as a permanent Comforter! This is why we can Praise Him through the storms of life!
Here are some interesting facts I would like to share about the amazing Eagle God has created:
The Bald & Golden Eagle are both frequently found in the North American Hemisphere. Classified as Raptors, they live in mountainous areas. Their preferred habitat tends to be to live amidst rugged terrain where there is a greater chance for abundant updrafts. This exotic bird carefully builds their nest which is often known as an aerie; approximate (2) two feet deep and (5) feet across. They add patiently to it year by year, sometimes their nests can weigh as much as (2) two tons.
Eagles themselves in general have a wing span of about (7) seven feet. They are such fascinating creatures. Have keen eyesight and can spot their prey as far as (1) one mile away. They have what is called excellent foveae vision. Meaning they have (2) two centers of vision. They see to the side and forward at the same time! Their vision is (4) four times sharper than our human 20/20 vision and they see in color! Adult male eagles weigh in usually around (9) nine pounds. The females weigh in slightly more between (12) twelve & (13) thirteen pounds. The Golden eagle is usually slightly bigger weighing up to (15) fifteen pounds.
The Eagle does not live in isolation. Interesting thing about the Eagle is they mate for life! Eagles spend most of their time in family groups! In the wild they live around (35) years and in captivity up to (50) years. The Golden Eagle has a shorter lifespan of around (15 - 20) fifteen – twenty years. This strikingly graceful bird flies about 30 m.p.h. and can dive as fast as 100 m.p.h. The Bald Eagle is considered an endangered species. Another interesting fact is. *Golden eagles are protected in the United States through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Possession of a feather or other body part is a felony with a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 10 years in prison, although federally recognized Native Americans are able to possess these emblems which are traditional in their culture.
It is a beautiful sight to see an eagle glide through the air with seemingly effortless, precise, skill and graceful movement. Eagles live in a constant mode of renewing. Their feathers molt a little at a time for up to six months and are replaced. Interesting how you hardly ever see an Eagle walking…
However, Eagles do occasionally drown. They can see several hundred feet and into the water as well. If an Eagle is not careful when it goes after its quarry it will pick up a fish that is too heavy to lift! Unable to carry it to the shore, the fish will drag him down into the water. Instead of letting the fish go it will drown him. We as Christians must know our limitations we can only go so far. We must learn how when someone, an issue or a situation is too heavy when to give it to the LORD! Before it drags you down! God can teach you how to balance your load! "Take my yoke upon you and learn of ME, for I AM gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For MY yoke is easy and MY burden light." Matthew 11. Sometimes we must just step back and continue to pray, and turn it over to the Lord! It really is important to know when to truly “Let go and let GOD!”
Native American Indians know the value and power lessons gleaned from observing the Eagle. Having more than (7,000) seven thousand feathers they are yet lightweight, extremely strong ultrafleixible! As a Christian the spiritual warfare is ALWAYS about us, most just don’t realize it! No, this does not mean that you must live in fear or become paranoid. But it does mean that you must stay connected to the Lord. Through constant unspoken and spoken prayer one must continually stay in communication. As the Word says; “PRAY without CEASING!” We need to stay connected to the True Vine for continued ongoing spiritual development and nourishment. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble.” John 16. It is only through Him we can safely navigate through the rugged path. “As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil.” Psalm 23.
The Word of God is so very powerful. He never meant for it to be just mere words on paper. This is why, Jesus Christ came! He was the Word wrapped in sinless flesh! He overcame sin in the flesh to be our example! So He could come ALIVE in our hearts! Through Him we can always have HOPE! When you accept Him as Lord of your life! Your body becomes a temple, where the Lord’s Precious Holy Spirit resides! Look around you with your spiritual eyes. The Word of God is fulfilling itself listen closely:
“Jesus said watch out that NO ONE deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming , “I AM the CHRIST, and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must take happen, before the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these things are the beginning of pains. Then you will be handed over to be persecuted, and put to death. And you will be hated by all nations because of Me. At that time many will turn away from the FAITH and will betray hate each other, and many FALSE prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness….” Matthew 24
In order to keep safe in the midst of turbulence; At times we have to “hide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Sometimes we have to simply move to “Higher Ground.” It is also through the Lord as His child, we are able like an Eagle at times; we can “Soar” above it! We don’t ever give up we just surrender who, or whatever it is to Him! He truly is able! God has promised as His child! “He will fight our battles!” He is Omniscient and knows everything! He knows our hearts and hears our sincere prayers! He is Omnipotent and is ALL POWER! He alone is able! When we Trust Him; “Those who HOPE in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40. Praise GOD!!!
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Hmrjmr1,
Thank You!
That was exceptionally quick you must have soared right over the second this went up! Thank you for visiting.
Blessings!
And I'm the second to soar on over. Nice writing DeBorrah. I enjoy reading your hubs.
Awesome writing DeBorrah.
Welcome & Thank You Dottie 1! Thank you for visiting as well and please come again.
Blessings!
Vladimir Uhri,
Thank You & Blessings!
It is unbelievable and a tad uncanny. I am working on hub entitled, "Eagle Christians." I enjoyed reading your reflection. It is filled with provocative information as well as truths to assist us on our Christian journey. There is so much in creation through which God speaks to His people. We can learn from the eagle for in God's power we can indeed rise above every conflict and soar above every difficulty. May the strength of the Lord remain with you and Thank you for this wonderful blessing!
Thank you for a well written and very enlighten and uplifting hub, thank you for sharing it. may God continue to bless you and your. creativeone59
Rev Lady,
I Believe it!!! I think it is not uncanny at all. I think it is GREAT! On a spiritual level I think perhaps it is because the Lord has us on the same page. I never underestimate the Power of His Holy Spirit! I see this as confirmation. This is why it is so important to know that God really can put us ALL on the same page when we/our sincere desire is to “Seek ye first His Kingdom, and His RIGHTEOUSNESS…”
God is so awesome! I always say I believe in "Keeping Him in the conversation” I love so being a part of His Church! It is amazing to see, although God has made us all uniquely different and with varying temperaments; if we are listening we should be and can be on the same page. Praise God! Each adding what He places on their hearts will fit together like a puzzle. We must take "ministry beyond the walls." I could go on sharing… I am eternally grateful for ALL the Lord has done in my life and has brought me through and over as well. So we can “SOAR” the sky is the limit and there is plenty of room… May He strengthen you as well I look forward to your “Eagle Christian” hub! I am sure that it will only reinforce and bring out additional wonderful principles. I know it too will be a wonderful Blessing!
wonderful writing thank you so much
Creativeone,
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you were uplifted. You are quite welcome and Thank you for visiting.
Blessings!
JesusmyJoy,
Thank you! You are so welcome and Thank you for visiting!
Blessings
Being a native we value the eagle highly and treat it and all animals with respect. We never kill for sport and then ride around with the head on our cars or trucks.
I don't have anything more to add of what you have written. It is very beautifully written and I am sure not many people think on how each animal God made, was THOUGHT OUT and each animal has its place and something to do.
Some are for eating and others are for cleaning the Earth which is God's domain and like our own homes, He keeps it clean so that the Earth can give forth good ground for planting and animals clean the forest so that all is kept nice and tidy.
Animals follow the law of nature that God instilled in us and animals do not kill.
Humans are worse than animals and don't obey the laws of nature or any of God's laws for that matter. There are very little people who are following the true Christ and obey the 10 commandments.
As you said..have you listened to the news? It's just full of murders of families, kids, and violence has filled the earth, all that Jesus said that would happen in the End Times is NOw happening. The Pope I heard was in Germany trying to bring back..the Roman Empire. Soon a treaty will be signed by all the rulers of nations to become ONE.
We are having all the worse weather we ever had..every day! Not just once in a while but every day there is a flood, a tsuami, a hurrican, tornado, mudslide, avalanche, etc.
An yet is worse to come! Famine is on the rise and I feel it myself..last month I was so downhearted in a sense, because I have just a pension which I could live well on..but no more..I will have to go back to work..well or not. I can't make ends meet anymore.
I was just thinking this morning of the millions of dollars the wealthy and stars spend and show off their wealth and all live banded together so that they don't live next door to a poor person because it would put down their value of their home!
Eagles mate for life! Humans mate wherever and whenever they want to..leaving children without a parent. No wonder our kids are having sex as young as 11 yrs old!
Eagles tend to their nest for life..humans don't..I've seen some homes such in a shamble and a eye sore and some have to be torn down because the nest wasn't cared for.
I have 7 cats and its so beautiful to see them care for one another even if they are not related and I got a abandoned cat which makes the 7th one and they accepted her..after only 3 days and now they play and care for her.
We better wake up and keep our eyes sharp as an eagle's otherwise we will be in a big mess. The world isn't going to get better as Satan is hurrying up to get all the souls he can as he has little time left and he knows it.
It isn't easy as there is this spiritual war between God and Satan and we are caught smack in the middle...
So on which side will you be? The Eagle or the Scavanger?
Interesting how the Christian life ought to parallel the traits of an eagle. Lots of lessons to draw form this great bird of prey. Thanks for the insight!
Another wonderful hub, DeBorrah! Great analogy! Thanks for writing it.
Tina
DancingRedFeather,
Thank you! I sense the fire in you, you are right about the war. The beautiful encouraging thought to keep in mind is in the end; We Win! God really does have it ALL under HIS control! My thoughts and prayers are with you... It is important to know HIS promises are ALL TRUE!
This is also why we need Him to "SOAR" above like the Eagle! In God we can find comfort! "Praise the LORD, O my soul; All my inmost being, Praise His Holy Name..." (Psalm 103)
Thank you for sharing. Your visits are always welcome!
Blessings
Gicky Soriano,
God is so very AWESOME and has given us such marvelous examples. Yes, we all can learn a lot from the Eagle! You are quite welcome. Thank you for visiting and please come again.
Blessings
Tina,
Great & Thank you! You are welcome and thank you again
so much for visiting!
Blessings!
What an inspiring hub! Truly we can learn much from the eagle!
Thank you for sharing. God bless!
Hi DeBorrah,
That's weird, I wrote that comment above but my name did not come out.
Anyway, thanks for this beautiful hub!
Hi! Jill,
Thank you twice, for taking the time to share again!
Blessings!
Rest in the lord, for He is our shelter in the storm, our light in darkness, our strength when we are weak. Blessed be his Holy Name!! I really enjoyed this hub! Thank you for sharing this!
TimeHealsAll,
Yes, we can rest in the Lord! I am so glad that you enjoyed this. You are welcome, and Thank you so much for visiting!
Blessings
Thanks for the encouragement. I read references about Eagles in the word but this is the first time I'm reading facts about the graceful bird itself. Thanks for that.
Well, I guess we need to pray for Grace, cos it takes Faith to soar. Faith to move on believing God has our matters in mind and will come through for us. Faith to know that the promises we stand on will surely become a reality in our lives.
Best Wishes and Regards. :)
Lady E,
You are quite welcome! I am so glad that you are encouraged. The Eagle is quite fascinating!
Remember; "Faith is being sure of what we HOPE for and certain of what we do not see..." If you can see your way Faith is not required. While we are waiting we learn to TRUST HIM, this builds our FAITH! God really does know what is best. If it is truly in His WILL for us it shall be done... Yes you can STAND on HIS promises they are ALL TRUE!
It is always a pleasure!
Blessings!
Very encouraging hub! The eagle is just one example of God's majesty in motion. Bless you!
Godslittlechild,
Thank you! Very insighful comment!
Blessings!
Overcoming and soaring above, Yet knowing how to balance our load by giving it over to the Lord to carry. Thank you for this. I love stopping by to read what the Lord has given you to share.
Steffsings, There is a certain security that comes as we learn to entrust our load to the Lord. Thank you your comments are always welcome. Again Thank you for stopping by, please come again, Blessings!
Fascinating information about eagles. "Pray without ceasing." Well, there is some advice for us, eh? "Our bodies are the temples where the Holy Spirit lives." I surely wish more people realized this fact.
You are blessed with the gift of teaching. Thank you for being the conduit by which these truths may reach our ears.
James A. Watkins, The Lord has given us so many wonderful living illustrations all about us, that are reminders of His Omnipotence! The sky for me is a beautiful canopy and reminder of HIS constant presence wherever I go! The eagle is such a strong, loyal, forceful, yet gracious creature. I found it fascinating that the eagle is used so often in the Scriptures. I believe that the Lord is always taking us to higher heights. There is something about soaring that is so heavenly!
Yes, It is wonderful to know your body is a Temple and the Lord resides within us. It brings such a Freedom and security as well as responsiblity. Thank you for your gracious compliment as well and Again thank you for stopping by It is always a pleasure, Blessings!
DeBorrah, if only Christians would take the way of the eagle and soar! I love the fact that they mate for life. As a woman standing for her marriage ... it touches me that they hold to a principle that man can't seem to fathom. Blessings to you.
Precious Pearl, You are so right! Keep standing, marriage is honorable in the eyes of the Lord!" With God All things are possible..." All too often now the ways of the world are becoming more important to so many. God is able! Thank you for stopping by and please do come again! Blessings!
those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Thanks for the good work
Awesome Hub keep sharing.
Jacobkuttyta, Yes!!! Thank You for stopping by, Blessings!
Williamjordan, Thank you and Blessings!
This is very powerful stuff, overwhelmingly positive and uplifting and beautifully presented, a bit for everyone thanks
Kenny MG, Thank you! I am humbled by your response. I am glad that you grasp my intentions here. Thank you for stopping by, and please do come again. Blessings!
A very nice article miss Ogans. Your lovely words remind us how we should honor God, and they show us the goodness that will prevail. Your photographs of the eagles are as lovely as your words. God Bless you Dear Heart.
Stars439, Thank you for your kind words. Yes I agree we should honor God in all that we do. I am glad you enjoyed the photographs. Thank you for stopping by. Blessings!
He IS the Father who keeps His promises!
Many Blessings!
BL Tween, Amen! Yes He does... Blessings!
Hmrjmr1 says:
5 weeks ago
Well Done Amen!