With Wings Like Eagles

Have you ever seen an eagle fly?

The Swallow had such an opportunity a few days ago, and not just one eagle!  Her mate had pointed out a pair of eagles he had spotted flying in the sky.

It was a magnificent sight!  Their wings were out-stretched and you could imagine the wind beneath their wings, bearing them up higher and higher in the sky.

Just last week, the Swallow shared in 'The Art of Listening' about a game she had played with her young ones.  A verse she had highlighted, from Isaiah 40 : 31, was given in her devotion material today.  As the Swallow believes there is a reason for anything that happens, there must be a lesson for the Swallow to learn...
 
So she did some research and found out that eagles were described as large birds of prey with the following characteristics

• a powerful build
• a large size
• a heavy head
• keen eyesight – to spot potential prey from a very long distance
• a hooked beak – used for tearing flesh from their prey
• long & broad wings – for direct & faster flight
• strong muscular legs
• powerful talons

This time of the year is usually a busy time for the Swallow.  Besides her regular nest-cleaning duties, she has the demand of several ad hoc projects which need to be completed before the second quarter of the year.  So much to do, so little time, so tired...sounds familiar?

Well, the Swallow can take heart that when she waits on her Lord, He will give her strength.

Psalm 27 : 14 (NKJV)
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Not only that, her strength is renewed each time she waits on Him!  Thus, like the eagle with its long and broad wings, the Swallow will be able to fly in a direct and faster manner.

So amidst the hustle and bustle of her busy schedule, the Swallow will strive to wait on the Lord, cause 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.' Philippians 4 : 13 (NKJV).