God's Glory Church

“They will raise their wings, like those eagles, they will run – and they will not tire.” — Isaiah 40:31

A pair of eagles built a giant nest in a tree a few miles from my house. Soon the huge birds had eaglets. They cared for their chicks together until one of the adult eagles was tragically hit by a car. For several days, the surviving eagle flew up and down over a nearby river, as if searching for its lost mate. Finally, the bird returned to the nest and took full responsibility for raising the offspring.

In any situation, the process of raising a child by one of the parents can be difficult. The joy that a child brings, combined with possible financial and emotional pressures, can create a wide range of experiences. But there is hope for those who fulfill this important role, and for all those trying to cope with a situation that seems overwhelming.

If we feel exhausted and discouraged, remember that God is with us. Because He is almighty, almighty, and unchanging, His power never fails. We can trust what the Bible says: “Those who hope in the Lord will recover their strength” (Is. 40:31). Our own limitations will not determine what happens to us because we can rely on God to supernaturally recharge us. Hope in Him allows us to go and not get tired, but on the contrary – to “raise wings like those eagles” (v. 31).

What seems overwhelming in your life? How can God encourage you to rely on His strength?

Dear Heavenly Father, I cannot handle my problems on my own. I need You. Please give me Your supernatural power today.

By Jennifer Benson Schuldt