You will soar on wings like an eagle

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “Sanctification”

Our Bible verse for today: “Youths may become faint and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:20-31 (CSB)

Our thought for today: “You will soar on wings like an eagle”

I love the imagery of the passage we just read from Isaiah. There we read that even young men, who are typically considered to be strong with great stamina, sometimes grow faint and weary, they stumble and fall. But anyone who trusts in the Lord and who looks to Him will find their strength renewed, to the point of soaring through life like an eagle.

And we realize, of course, that this is not really about physical strength and stamina, but spiritual. This is about finding the will and the way to deal with the challenges and trials of life and to have victory over them. This is about character and determination and perseverance. It is about strong faith in God that lifts us up and carries us through.

The Apostle Paul found this to be true. As he wrote the letter to the Philippians he was an old man, imprisoned, probably close to being executed for his faith. He had lived a long and difficult life that often involved suffering and deprivation. And yet, as he wrote a letter that became the most upbeat and joyful book of the New Testament, he confidently declared this: “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” (4:13). Paul was old, sick, and close to dying, but spiritually he was soaring on wings like an eagle.

This is what long years of serious discipleship and progressive sanctification results in. It transforms you into a person who is strong and resilient – but not in your own power, in the Lord’s. He is the one who strengthens you and carries you.

God wants you to have your best life – and He will help you to live it. He will help you and strengthen you; He will enable to face the challenges of life with faith and confidence. With Him, you will soar on wings like an eagle.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

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