Wings of Eagles 2001

I resolve to BE AS SMART AS AN EAGLE!
When I look at the size of the head of an eagle, I ask myself, "How can such a tiny brain be so much smarter than me?"
Eagles know when the storm is approaching long before it breaks. The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it. The Eagle does not escape the storm; it simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm. When the storms of life come upon us - we can rise above them.
Isaiah 40: 31 - But they that wait upon the L-RD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
How can we apply this information? Let's first look at what this verse is really saying:
To WAIT...does not mean to be passive. This word means to...expect...look for...hope!
Lots of people are missing out on G-d's blessings because they are not expecting them.
"Shall RENEW"...this word renew does not mean to repair. It is not as though I once had an abundance of strength that is fading and I need G-d to renew it. NO, it means...to alter...to change...to go forward and grow up...to pierce (or put to death)!
When we "renew our strength," it means to EXCHANGE the puny, tiny amount of strength that we have in ourselves for the powerful strength of Almighty G-d! We have never had strength to overcome alone, so renewing what we don't have is futile. But, to exchange our weakness for His strength is what is implied here. Yes, we've been told to let the weak say I am strong, but our strength is never in ourselves, but in Him! The strength spoken of here is the POWER of G-d. So then, what is this verse saying?
Those that are expecting, looking for, and hoping in the power of G-d to replace their weak and feeble ambitions and abilities, shall mount up with wings as an eagle and be an over-comer in and through Him. But, before we go any farther... What is the mounting up? In the actions of the eagle, when a storm is coming we see that it "sets it's wings" so that it can glide ABOVE THE STORM. Mount up on the wind of the Spirit and you will get the ride of your life!
Fly over the storm for you are not alone, and He can carry you to victory!