A Powerful Bird--the Eagle

The eagle---what a powerful creature.

It possesses keen eyesite that allows them to spot their prey from far distances (some say a mile and a half). They can dive at a rate of 100 mph and a large hooked beak allows them to tear apart their food quickly, along with the help of strong muscular legs and powerful talons. (Lamentations 4:19, Jeremiah 49:22, Deuteronomy 28:49, Job 9:46)

An eagle carries around 7,000 feathers, which are said to be stronger than an airplane. They provide waterproofing and protection which are crucial to their flight. A bald eagle's color is a mixture of brown and white, but once plumage occurs, it takes about 5 years for the head and tail feathers to gradually turn white. (Ezekiel 17:3 and 7, Daniel 4:33)

Some species can fly carrying up to 8 pounds of food, or even their young. Their wings are long and broad and soaring takes very little "wing-flapping" because they use currents of warm air (thermals) to help aid which also helps conserve energy. (Exodus 19:4, Deuteronomy 32:11)

They can fly at an altitude of 10,000 feet (yes, that is when the airlines allow you to turn on all approved electrical devices). (Proverbs 23:5, Proverbs 30:19)

They build their nests high, a lot of the time on cliffs. (Jeremiah 49:16, Job 39:27, Obadiah 1:4)

Mates are faithful for life. (Malachi 2:16, Matthew 5:31-32)

Our amazing Creator gave us these vivid examples (and more that I didn't share) in His Word on this powerful creature.

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.--Isaiah 40:30-31