11.23.08 The Eagle, Proverbs 23

"Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle".

Proverbs 23:5

"The Eagle" sketch by Tony Galvan

The eagle symbolizes strength, courage, and freedom. Our strength, courage, and freedom doesn't come from from our wealth (or lack of it), it comes from God. He sustains us and gives our spirit ever increasing fortitude and at times, we can feel like we are soaring like eagles. If you have never felt that way, than I submit that you are not truly living. Something is holding you back, it is time to leave the nest and fly.

My journey with the Lord has been an every increasing spiral upward. Sometimes, there are swift altitude and "attitude" adjustments downward, but he is there to spur us upward. When we let go of our agenda, he has the gale force wind push us upward to higher heights. Our trust in him guides our future, our destiny.

I call my two girls "baby eagles". They are helpless now, but each day, each year, they look more like fearsome eagles. We may not feel like eagles ourselves. In fact, some times I feel like a clumsy turkey, stuck on the ground. If only we could see ourselves as God sees us, "his little Eagles, growing fearsome every day." It is time to soar!


"The Death Crawl" from the movie "Facing the Giants"

Proverbs 23:19 - "Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path."

You and I have been given the gift of leadership "Don't waste it." We have a monumental job in front us, but we have more in us than we realize. When you and I have used up what we think we have, we have more within us. That is our true treasure and value to our Lord. We may find that even when we do wind up in the end zone, the game is not over. The enemy needs to be resoundly defeated and that will take a team effort. The team is called the "Body of Christ". I am ready for a pile on!

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org