Soar like an Eagle of God’s making not Self!

God morning family it’s such a blessing to share with you this morning. I received a word or a direction or  an animal if you will for today’s topic. Am I clear as to its meaning? I guess we’ll find out! I seen a bald headed eagle yesterday swoop up from the ground on my way to church. I felt Holy Spirit put this on my heart for today. Admittedly I’m not certain where that direction should go. I’m admittedly lead to the typical scripture most commonly mentioned when speaking of eagles. Isaiah 40:31. This is usually the first scripture most people think of, as do I. Let me share it in more context though.

Isaiah 40:28,31 - 28 Have you never heard?

Have you never understood?

The LORD is the everlasting God,

the Creator of all the earth.

He never grows weak or weary.

No one can measure the depths of his understanding.

31 But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint.

Yes, this is such a blessing to lean on the Word here. Lean on the Lord and He never grows weary, He constantly gives us strength. The key here is all about how we fly as high as eagles. What is the intent in our hearts? What are we filled with? Are we bleeding with the blood of our flesh when wounded or are we bleeding with the Word, because we are filled with nothing else? What’s in your veins? What’s in your soul? What’s in your spirit? Are you filled with the world or the Word? Is the Lord’s strength leading you or is it mearly pride in self? Think of Obadiah.

Obadiah 1:3-5 - You have been deceived by your own pride

because you live in a rock fortress

and make your home high in the mountains.

‘Who can ever reach us way up here?’

you ask boastfully.

But even if you soar as high as eagles

and build your nest among the stars,

I will bring you crashing down,”

says the LORD.

“If thieves came at night and robbed you

(what a disaster awaits you!),

they would not take everything.

Those who harvest grapes

always leave a few for the poor.

But your enemies will wipe you out completely!

It is so easy to get lost in the comfort of the Lord and soon be deceived by the enemy. We can be misled when we are not staying vigilant. How do we do this? We lean on the Word. The only way to do that is to be in the Word. We lean on one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. Accountability is an absolute must not just a suggestion. We are clearly not capable of doing this without one another. We need accountability partners in the Word. Without righteous people to help keep us on track pride has more and more opportunity to take a root in our lives. 

Again what are you filling your life, your soul, your heart, your mind, your body, your entirety of who you are with? Is it the Word of God? Are you getting distracted by the ability of self and not needing others? Are you allowing yourself to be held accountable to the Word of God? Is it about Gods or Self?

Father please guide me to the direction of those you have placed in my life, to be completely held accountable. No matter the pain this may cause my pride I ask that you cleanse me of me and fill me only with you. I cast out pride and give no place for it in my life. I seek only you and wish to live your direction and your will over my life, not my own. I pray all in the holy precious amazing beautiful divine name above all names, Christ Jesus, Amen!