Flying Lessons

Want to fly like an eagle? Get stronger in faith? Here’s some flying lessons. How to grow. How to be strong in the Lord. Isaiah 40:28-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 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.

Some practical pointers on how to be an effective Christian, living the intentional Christian life. The Lord promises His supernatural strength. It all hinges on this word, BUT. It changes everything. BUT they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength – like an eagle, soaring high in the clouds.

He is the everlasting God. Power is promised. He is the source. Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

Waiting can be a hard thing to do, BUT waiting is the right thing to do. God will bless you for it. It’s the Biblical pattern. Waiting is hard. But it works.

David waited 12 years to become king
Joseph waited 13 years in prison for a crime he did not commit
Jacob waited 20 years to get possession of his wives and property
Abraham waited 25 years for a promised son
Moses waited 40 years in the desert before God called him to deliver His people from Egypt
Isaac and Rebekah waited twenty years to have children
Noah waited 120 years for rain
Boaz waited years for Ruth
God’s plan meant they had to wait.
But the wait was worth it.

Wait on God. For His plan. Trust God for your future. Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

While you are waiting, persevere in prayer. Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. We find His strength as we wait upon Him. Trust Him, where He has placed you. He has you where He can do a work in you. Isaiah 49:5 …my God shall be my strength.

He revives our strength by His word. Abide in His Word. Be where the Word is. Lay hold of His Word, as serious students, led by God’s unchanging truth. Psalms 119:97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

May we seek after God – and place His will above our own. Psalms 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him… We have to trust Him while we go through things. Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalms 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. He giveth power to the faint. He lifts up the weary. The Lord upholds us with His hand. He revives us.

Some birds will eat any old thing. Eagles don’t eat dead things. They are not scavengers. They only eat fresh prey. An eagle can see something the size of a rabbit running at three miles away. They are made to fly higher, to soar. Eagles can achieve 30 mph using powerful wing-beats and even faster when diving after prey. Bald eagles can dive at up to 100 mph; golden eagles at up to 150 mph.

Eagles can fly 125 miles in a day during migration depending on the weather conditions and wind currents. An eagle is a powerful bird - they fly high.

God wants to renew a right spirit within us. An eagle will mount up with their powerful wings, and fly high above the storm clouds. You can rise above the storm.

We can know God’s power supply. A spiritual transformation. There is no shortage of God’s power, of His might, and strength. There is no lack of ability on God’s part.

As we strengthen our faith we can become more effective in the Lord's work. Believe in His promises. Recharge.

As we gather together in fellowship we can grow and be strengthened together. Participate in church life.

His strength is for you, for you to break destructive patterns in your life. God’s supply of strength never diminishes, and it is always available to us.

Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

He clothes you with His might and power. Walk in the victory you have in Christ. Delight in God. We can know a spiritual refreshing.

God’s grace is sufficient. Don’t you just love it that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. Wait on Him. We will see His faithfulness. Keep waiting. It will be worth the wait.

May we consecrate and reconsecrate ourselves to this end. He can rejuvenate us. Let’s determine for a life intent on setting… Spiritual goals. A life filled with God’s values.

Wait upon the Lord – and you will soar - like an eagle. We can fly higher, and rise above… Above the wind, the storm… He will make you strong.