Majestic Steppe Eagle Spreading Wings on Grassy Field. A majestic steppe eagle spreads its wings wide while perched on a grassy field, showcasing its impressive wingspan and regal presence. Aquila nipalensis
Isaiah 40:27-31 Living Bible
27 O Jacob, O Israel, how can you say that the Lord doesn’t see your troubles and isn’t being fair? 28 Don’t you yet understand? Don’t you know by now that the everlasting God, the Creator of the farthest parts of the earth, never grows faint or weary? No one can fathom the depths of his understanding. 29 He gives power to the tired and worn out, and strength to the weak. 30 Even the youths shall be exhausted, and the young men will all give up. 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Word of God for the Children of God
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
The Steppe Eagle is a powerful symbol representing strength, freedom, and resilience, particularly in Kazakh culture.
It embodies the spirit of Kazakhstan, appearing in folklore, national symbols, the traditional practice of berkutchi (eagle hunting).
The eagle is also seen as a symbol of wisdom and endurance, reflecting the long-standing relationship between Kazakh nomads and these majestic birds.
Here’s a more detailed look at its symbolic meanings:
Wisdom and Resilience: The Steppe Eagle’s long lifespan and ability to adapt to various environments represents wisdom, the ability to endure difficult times.
Strength and Power: The Steppe Eagle’s physical attributes, like its piercing gaze and powerful wings, are seen as reflections of its strength and dominance.
Freedom and Independence: The eagle’s ability to effortlessly soar high above the steppes symbolizes freedom and the ability to rise high above challenges.
Isaiah 40:31 is a favorite verse for many believers: “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”
This verse speaks a profound promise of God’s unending strength and the renewal only He can provide.
It acknowledges that all of us, regardless of our age, can experience weariness and exhaustion.
While we are all limited in our human ability, God has only infinite power. God’s promise is clear: Those who truly hope in Him will have their strength renewed.
There is some scholarly discussion about the original word translated eagle in most Bible versions as it is also the same word used for vultures, which is another bird of prey.
The griffon vulture is native to Israel, known for its long wingspan and soaring capabilities. So, its probable Isaiah was referencing that bird instead of an eagle.
While we may not like to think of ourselves as soaring on wings like “vultures,” the verse is not focusing on the bird’s appearance or diet.
Rather, the Bible is highlighting its smooth soaring capability and the calmness with which it takes to the air.
Eagles and vultures are well known for their ability to fly high above storms, using turbulent winds to lift them higher, rather than being battered by them.
Eagles are truly majestic creatures that symbolize strength and independence.
Catching sight of an eagle as it soars high above the earth can be breathtaking, and watching one swoop and maneuver its immense wings is awe-inspiring.
The reference to eagles in Isaiah 40 is a comfort for God’s people in a time of weariness and struggle.
Our matchless Creator and Sustainer gives us his strength and glory, filling us with the capacity to do far more than we think is possible.
We may feel weak and powerless in our current circumstances, but because of who we are in Christ, we can endure, persevere, hold tightly on to the promise that in his strength, God’s limitless strength we’ll “soar on wings like eagles.”
Similarly, when we place our hope and trust in God, we too can rise above life’s challenges and difficulties. Instead of being overwhelmed, threatened, we also can find strength and endurance to keep going beyond our best previous efforts.
Go Deeper
What are some areas in your life where you feel you are at your last gasp, weary, beatn or exhausted? How can Isaiah 40:31 be an encouragement to you today?
In the name of God, the Father and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
Praying,
Psalm 28 English Standard Version
The Lord Is My Strength and My Shield
Of David.
28 To you, O Lord, I call;
my rock, be not deaf to me,
lest, if you be silent to me,
I become like those who go down to the pit.
2 Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy,
when I cry to you for help,
when I lift up my hands
toward your most holy sanctuary.[a]
3 Do not drag me off with the wicked,
with the workers of evil,
who speak peace with their neighbors
while evil is in their hearts.
4 Give to them according to their work
and according to the evil of their deeds;
give to them according to the work of their hands;
render them their due reward.
5 Because they do not regard the works of the Lord
or the work of his hands,
he will tear them down and build them up no more.
6 Blessed be the Lord!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people;[b]
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
9 Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Loving God, Living God, Loving Hope, Living Hope, Loving Living Life His Way! "Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues." - Brother Lawrence (1605-1691), Practicing the Presence of God (1692). 