As we move deeper into the atmosphere of glory this month, we continue our meditation on the eagle—God’s divine metaphor for how He lifts His people—and its prophetic connection to Jesus Christ. The eagle is not just a bird of strength, but of mystery, majesty, and altitude. It flies alone, rides the winds, and lives in high places. These are not just traits of a bird; they are revelations of Christ’s life and ministry—and of our calling in Him.

When Jesus walked the earth, He walked with clarity and direction, just like the eagle that doesn’t fly aimlessly. His flight began with humility in a manger, but the wind of the Spirit drove Him into wilderness victory, carried Him across Galilee’s hills, and elevated Him above every earthly throne. Like the eagle, He did not strive to gain height through noise or constant flapping—He trusted the Spirit to lift Him. His life was not a scramble, but a glide of grace.

Eagles soar far above the clouds, beyond the turbulence. Jesus too rose above the chaos of human failure and sin. In Gethsemane, as storms swirled around Him, He did not descend; He surrendered to the will of the Father and waited for the wind. At the cross, it seemed like the flight was ending—but in truth, it was only rising higher. His resurrection was His majestic launch above every earthly power.

You and I have been called into that same supernatural pattern. We are not chickens scratching the earth—we are eagles made to fly. And not just fly—but soar. The difference lies in the wind. The wind is the Holy Spirit. Jesus never moved without the Spirit; neither should we. Eagles do not chase winds—they discern and wait. That’s the secret of Isaiah 40:31. Waiting is not inactivity—it’s spiritual alignment.

Jesus soared not only in life but also in death, resurrection, and ascension. Now, seated at the right hand of the Father, He is calling us higher. Not through striving, but by stretching—stretching our wings of faith, trust, and obedience. The winds of the Spirit are moving again. Those who wait will rise. Those who believe will fly.

Today, choose not to live beneath your spiritual altitude. There is more height. There is more wind. There is more grace. Just as Jesus ascended and took His place in glory, so are we meant to ascend in our daily walk. No storm can stop an eagle who knows how to ride the wind. And no enemy can stop a believer who knows how to rise with Christ.

THINGS TO NOTE

1. The Eagle’s Flight Is Spirit-Driven.

Like Jesus, the eagle waits on the wind of the Spirit. We must live sensitive to the Holy Ghost to gain true altitude.

1. Height Is the Birthplace of Perspective.

Jesus operated from above, not beneath. As we rise with Him, our vision clears, and our authority increases.

1. Waiting Is Strength, Not Weakness.

Eagles wait for the right wind. So must we. Waiting on God is not delay; it is empowerment.

1. Storms Help You Ascend.

The cross was Jesus’ storm—and His lift. Don’t despise your storm. Let it lift you higher like it did your Savior.