God invites us to fly with Him, but sometimes, before we can fly, we must overcome.
Isaiah 40 is most often cited when talking about eagles. It says our strength will be renewed and we will mount up with wings like eagles. When referring to that verse, I think most people mean that freedom comes from being mounted up with wings. But, from what I understand, a mounted eagle has positioned himself and stiffened his wings so they will not move in the face of up or down drafts from wind currents during storms. This majestic bird then “weathers the storm” and when it has passed, he spreads his wings and soars in the sun.
The joy in the soaring comes from having been through the deluge.
The storms come. We have no say about that. We live in a turbulent world. This is the way it will be until we leave this world. But while we are here, even in the squalls, we are given great opportunities for joy.
Our God has given us the means to mount our wings during the gales. He continues to invite us to fly with Him. He is always with us, even through the worst that we imagine could happen. He constantly reassures us that yes, this is the way. He begs us to trust Him to guide us.
He promises that if we will mount and wait through the storm, then once again we will soar with Him in the sun.
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…” Isaiah 40:31a,b.
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