To live on top of the mountain assigned to us by Almighty God, we must have a vision like that of an eagle. Metaphorically, our mountain is our place of promotion as well as our place of safety. It is the place we are called to occupy. As we make our ascension, we must have eyesight like an eagle.
Eagles live in the mountains and are known for their “eagle eye.” Science considers the eyesight of an eagle almost eight times stronger than a human being allowing it to spot its prey nearly 2 miles away. Its eyes are enormous in scale to the size of its face emphasizing the significance of its eyesight. Eagles even have night vision and can spot its prey while its prey is sleeping and unaware.
An eagle has one of the most amazing visions of the animal kingdom with the ability to see or observe keenly. Scripture contains 25 verses that discuss the eagle. When we read about an animal in the word, we should pay close attention to the animal. What was God’s purpose in using the eagle metaphorically? I believe all the feats that are attributed to the eagle rest in his ability to see great distances and to soar above the earth by catching the winds. This majestic bird appears to glide effortlessly and stealthily catch its prey regardless of whether it is night or day. We must be able to see our enemy afar off, which ensures that the traps set to sabotage our vision can be spotted and dealt with in wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
One of the attributes that contribute to the vision of an eagle is his ability to climb high above the ground. Difficulty in discerning our circumstances is experienced when we do not have an “eagle eye” perspective. We need to see from the perspective of heaven, where Yeshua is seated. Our heavenly Father has made provisions for us to have his view.
The eagle waits patiently to catch the soaring wind so that he appears to glide effortlessly on the wind. It is in quiet confidence we pursue the vision that God has given us. When we are weary, like the eagle, we are called to soar above our circumstances by catching the wind of the spirit. According to Isaiah 40:31, 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.
Scriptural References:
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Isaiah 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Isaiah 40:31, 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
Job 9:26 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
Psalm 103:5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.