On Eagles' Wings

In last week’s devotion, “In the Shadow of His Wings,” we saw God as a refuge and a hiding place. We can run to Him in times of trouble and despair—and in times of joy and peace!—and know that we have welcome shelter in the shadow of His protective wings.

We’re focusing on His wings again this week, but the preposition has changed. Instead of being in the shadow of His wings, we’re on the wings! Look at what God said to the people of Israel through Moses:

“’You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself. Now, then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation’” (Exodus 19:4-6).

Our God is an awesome God, full of power and might. He swooped down, rescued the people of Israel from the enemy camp, and brought them to Himself. Why would He display such strength on their behalf? The answer is simple—and beautiful. He did it so they would be His own possession.

The same display of strength is echoed on our behalf in Colossians 1:13: “For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son….” When we believe and are saved, it’s not our own doing. God swoops down, plucks us out of the enemy’s camp, and bears us on eagles’ wings to the kingdom of His Son.

And He doesn’t leave us once He saves us. Those same eagles’ wings are available to power us through this Christian walk. Isaiah tells us:

The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired…. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait on the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary” (40:28-31).

Did you see that? It says when we wait on God, we will “mount up with wings like eagles.” How do we do that? We are able to mount up because it’s God who’s bearing us. His Spirit is able to cause us to soar above the trials and tribulations we encounter. Are you weary or tired? Let the Lord bear you on eagles’ wings. Be ready to soar!

Heavenly Father, You are awesome in power, able to deliver. Thank You for delivering me from the enemy and transferring me to Your glorious kingdom. Help me to run to You whenever I have need. Thank You for bearing me on eagles’ wings and allowing me to soar by Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name, Amen.