The eagle is a symbol of courage and power, because of its large size, superb aerial skills and the inaccessibility of its nest. You can hardly find its nest because it goes up to the top of high trees and mountain tops to build its nest. Today, most nations have adopted the eagle as their national symbol because they too desire to soar high like the eagle.

We are also told that the eagle takes time off for forty days once every year, when it feeds only on water and honey where available. This is when the eagle sheds off its old feathers and grows new ones in its place, in order to remain air-worthy. That is why the Bible says:

“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:30-31

Once an eagle is not always an eagle! The eagle must go for an annual renewal of strength in order to maintain its’ glory and colour. Every eagle must subscribe to the demands of an annual renewal of strength by shedding off its old feathers and growing new ones, ready to fly better and higher in the new year.

Likewise, in order to successfully pursue vision, you too must subscribe to an annual renewal of strength. You need to, so your spiritual ears can be tuned to hear the voice of the Spirit as God leads you. That way you won’t be misguided.

Unfortunately, however, many never renew their strength or feathers in many years; no wonder they are no longer able to perform. You must be able to clip your feathers and make it airworthy for great flights.

If your strength is not renewed, you will never generate the impact you were created to generate. You, therefore, need to set time apart to renew your strength spiritually, intellectually and emotionally, through reading, meditation and the application of discoveries made.

Flow with the Wind

We are also told that the eagle is capable of soaring to unbelievable heights. It does not hide from the storm, but rather rides on it. It does this by not flapping its wings, struggling against the storm, but by locking it and riding upon the storm. The eagle first watches to be sure the wind is going in its desired direction, then it locks its wings and rides upon the storm! It takes advantage of the storm for a sweatless flight. The same wind and storm that destroy other things and birds gives the eagle a colourful flight.

Likewise, you too can take advantage of divine guidance for a smooth journey here on earth. All you need do is to ride on God’s instructions to your high Places in life. The journey becomes sweatless and struggle-free when you are led by the wind of God, which is the Holy Spirit…

This text is an extract from the book “IN PURSUIT OF VISION” written by David O. Oyedepo. 
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