“He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind” (Psalm 18:10).

I was not far into my run today when, glancing to the left, a movement caught my eye. The pasture sloped downward toward a creek and a herd of cows grazed contentedly. The sky was a brilliant blue and the clouds, fluffy and white, floated effortlessly across the sky, a stout breeze coaxing them on their way. And then I saw it; a beautiful demonstration of soaring on the wings of the wind.
A huge vulture, not generally regarded as handsome, spread his wings and took off. A flap or two made him rise to catch an invisible air current, launching him even higher into the sky. There he glided, adjusting the position of his wings ever so slightly to turn this way or that. He looked so free, so powerful. I wondered what it felt like to experience flight unencumbered by the trappings of an airplane. I was so intrigued by watching this giant bird I nearly ran off the road.

To me, the lesson became clear. Truth is, we may not be an “eagle.” We have imperfections and flaws that some might say disqualify us from flying with the beautiful crowd. And yet, we have been equally equipped to soar high and often.
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
3 comments:
Well, I have done it now. I have read what I was suppose to read on May 10th. We certainly do not think of a turkey vulture as being as pretty or graceful as an eagle, but if it is that turkey vulture who is swooping down to protect us from evil, then the vulture is also beautiful. Our faith protects us from evil.
Sorry to ruin May 10 for you. :)
I understand that Is. 40:31 the word "vulture" should be reinserted for the word "eagle." Instead of "they will soar on wings like eagles," it should read "they will soar on wings like vultures."
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