CHRISTIAN LIFE IS LIKE EAGLE’S LIFE

SERIES: THEY THAT WAIT HAVE EAGLE’S ANOINTING 

TEXT: ISAIAH 40:31

The eagle symbolizes the Christian life of strength, vision, renewal, perseverance and divine protection. 

The eagle is one of the most majestic and powerful birds created by God. Throughout scripture God uses the eagle to reveal spiritual truths about strength, vision, renewal, protection and perseverance.

For the believer, the eagle becomes a mirror a picture of the life of faith and the kind of character God wants us to cultivate. Just like the eagle rises above storms, see clearly from afar and protects its young ones, christians are called to rise above challenges, live with spiritual vision and trust God’s sustaining care.

Tonight let us explore the qualities of the eagle and how they reflect the Christian life, so that we may live victorious lives in Christ Jesus.

Let us study:-

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD HAVE STRENGTH AND RENEWAL (ISAIAH 40:31)

• Eagles are strong, enduring creatures that soar long distances without tiring.
• In the same way, believers who wait on the Lord exchange weakness for divine strength.

1. God is the source of true strength. (Psalms 28:7)

• Our strength is limited, but the Lord is our strength and shield.

1. Waiting on God brings spiritual renewal. (Lamentations 3:25)

• Those who wait on Him will find new energy to continue.

1. Human strength fails, but divine strength never runs out. (2nd Corinthians 12:9-10)

• God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.

1. Strength enables endurance in trials. (James 1:2-4)

• Divine strength makes us steadfast even under pressure.
• Elijah, after exhaustion, was strengthened by God with heavenly food and continued his journey (1st Kings 19:4-8) for 40 days and 40 nights.
• God’s food and water strengthen our beings forever.

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD HAVE VISION AND DISCERNMENT ( JOB 39:27-29)

• The eagle has very sharp vision that allows it to spot prey miles away.
• In the same way, christians are called to live with spiritual vision and discernment.

1. Wisdom and vision helps believer to perceive divine direction ( Proverbs 29:18) without vision people perish.
2. Discernment is a gift of the spirit. (1st Corinthians 12:10)

• The Holy Spirit enables us to distinguish truth from deception.

1. God calls His children to walk by Faith, not by sight (2nd Corinthians 5:7)

• True wisdom is spiritual not physical.

1. Spiritual blindness leads to stumbling. (John 9:39-41)

• When we lack discernment, we fall into the trap of the enemy.
• Elisha prayed for his servant’s eyes to be opened and he saw the heavenly army protecting them. (2nd Kings 6:17)

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD SOAR ABOVE THE STORMS OF LIFE. (DEUTERONOMY 32:11-12)

• Unlike other birds, eagles use storm winds to soar higher.
• Believers too can rise above trials by depending on God’s power.

1. Trials are not meant to break us but to elevate us. (Romans 8:28)

• God works all things for our good.

1. Faith gives us victory over storms. (1st John 5:4)

• Our Faith is our weapon to overcome challenges.

1. God turns opposition into promotion. (Genesis 50:20)

• What the enemy meant for evil, God turns for good.
• Fear keeps us grounded but , but Faith helps us rise. (Matthew 14:28-31)
• Fear paralyses, but Faith makes us soar.
• Paul and Silas by Faith sang in prison and God turned their storm into a miracle of deliverance. (Acts 16:25-26)

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD HAVE LONGEVITY AND RENEWAL (PSALMS 103:5)

• Eagles go through the process of shedding old feathers (molting) and growing new ones to regain strength.
• Christmas must go through renewal in Christ.

1. God renews our inner man daily. (2nd Corinthians 4:16)

• Though our outerman perishes, the inward man is renewed.

1. Renewal requires putting off the old man and putting on the new. (Ephesians 4:23-24)

• Transformation begins with letting go of sin.

1. Spiritual disciplines brings renewal. ( Romans 12:2)

• Prayer, word, worship transform the mind.

1. God restores wasted years and strength. (Joel 2:25-25)

• Renewal brings recovery of lost opportunities.
• Naomi’s strength and joy were renewed when God gaver restoration through Ruth and Obed. (Ruth 4:13-17)

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD HAVE FOCUS AND DETERMINATION. (HEBREWS 12:2)

• An eagle looks into its prey with unwavering focus until it succeeds.
• Likewise, believers must keep their eyes fixed on Jesus Christ.

1. A focused life leads to victory. (Philipians 3:13-14)

• Those who press towards the mark reach their goal.

1. Distractors hinder progress. (Luke 10:40-42)

• Martha was distracted but Mary chose the better path.

1. Endurance requires keeping eyes on Christ. (Colossians 3:1-2)

• Our focus must remain on things above.

1. Determination helps overcome opposition. (Nehemiah 6:3)

• A determined heart refuses to be distracted.
• Nehemiah remained focused on rebuilding the wall despite mockery and threats. (Nehemiah 4:6-9)

THEY THAT WAIT ON GOD HAVE PROTECTION AND CARE. (EXODUS 19:4)

• Eagles protect their young ones by carrying them on their wings.
• God likewise, shields His children with divine care.

1. God is our shield, refuge and fortress. (Psalms 91:4)

• He covers us under His wings.

1. His angels guard His people in weakness. (DEUTERONOMY 1:31)

• Just like a father carries his child, so does the Lord. (Psalms 34:7)

1. Divine protection is a covenant promise. ( Isaiah 54:17)

• No weapon formed against us shall prosper. (Exodus 12:13)

CONCLUSION 

• The eagle teaches us very many spiritual lessons., strength comes from God, vision requires discernment.
• Storms are stepping stones, renewal comes through transformation, focus ensures victory and God’s protection sustains it.
• Ad christians we are called to live like eagles – rising above mediocrity, siaring higher in Faith and walking daily in divine strength.
• Let us imitate the eagle’s life so that we may glorify God and fulfill our destinies.

Pray

• Lord renew my strength like an eagle daily.
• Father, open my spiritual eyes to see your plans and purposes for my life.
• Lord, strip me of every old nature and renew me by your Holy spirit.
• Father, let me live a life that glorifies you, like an eagle let me soar high in majesty.
• Lord, refresh my spirit and restore my list opportunities.