Gods Eagle: Guidance and Growth

God’s Eagle: Guidance and Growth…

There’s a beautiful and evocative image from Deuteronomy! It paints a powerful picture of God’s care and guidance for His people.

He was like an eagle hovering over its nest, overshadowing its young, Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air, teaching them to fly.  Deuteronomy 32:11, MSG

Think about that eagle for a moment. It doesn’t just passively watch over its young. It actively engages in their growth. First, there’s that sense of protection, the overshadowing presence offering security and safety. Just like God’s constant presence shields us from harm and worry.

But the eagle’s love doesn’t stop at mere protection. It knows that true flourishing comes from learning to soar. So, it stirs up the nest, making it uncomfortable enough for the young to want to leave. Then comes the incredible act of lifting them into the air. Imagine the vulnerability of those young eaglets, suddenly suspended above the ground! Yet, they are held securely by the strength of their parent’s wings.

This is so much like our journey with God. He provides comfort and security, but He also gently pushes us out of our comfort zones. He challenges us to grow, to step out in faith, knowing that He will be there to support us, just like the eagle beneath its young. The initial moments might feel scary and uncertain.

We might feel like we’re flailing, unsure of our own abilities. But it’s in that very act of being lifted and guided that we learn to use our own wings to discover the strength and potential God has placed within us. He teaches us to navigate the currents of life, to rise above challenges, and to experience the freedom of flying.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your constant presence in our lives, a shadow of protection and a source of unwavering strength. We acknowledge that Your love doesn’t always look like ease and comfort, but rather a guiding hand that pushes us towards growth. Give us the courage to trust Your leading, even when it feels unsettling. Help us to embrace the challenges that come our way, knowing that You are beneath us, supporting us as we learn to soar. May we always remember that it is in Your strength that we find our wings. Amen.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼