Wings like Eagles

As I continue my journey in the study of the book of Exodus one phrase leaped out at me.

Chapter 19:3-6

Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”

God, the Creator and Sustainer of life, carries His children on eagles' wings!

The way our Lord has made eagles' wings is an amazing picture of aerodynamics. Because of the size and structure of its wings, the ability to soar is remarkable.

This is Effortless flight.

And this is what our Great God promises us in Isaiah 40:31.

Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.

I cannot fly with out Him giving me strength. I cannot mount up with wings without Him giving me the ability. I will run and get tired and I will walk and become weary when I do it on my own. He must grant me these wings. He will see me through the turbulence of the storms and clouds of life. I can soar with ease when He is near.

So, Lord, I draw near. I ask you for these wings. I ask you for this strength.

A Prayer for My Whole Family

I have a very close knit family. We have strong bonds of blood and faith. We are all looking to our Heavenly Father to sustain us.

Our dear Mom is taking a few steps closer to seeing Jesus' face. We cry, hurt, grieve, wonder and may even question, but we cannot turn our backs on our Savior. We will see our precious Mother again.

I am seeking to meditate on these verses today.


Isaiah 40:28-31

28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.

29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;

31 but 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.