For thousands of years, the eagle has been admired for its grandeur, its grace in flight, and its great size and awesome power.

    The soaring eagle is also a stirring picture of the true meaning of liberty. Assisted by his powerful wings, the eagle glides effortlessly to altitudes of over 2,400 feet and is capable of using his wings to carry other  eagles to safety. Turbulent winds only cause him to fly higher and faster. The eagle’s keen eyesight enables him to be sensitive to approaching danger and to protect himself and his family.

    The eagle displays the sense of responsibility that is a companion of genuine liberty. He mates for life and returns to the same nest each year, making necessary repairs and additions. He takes an active role in providing for his family and in teaching his young to fly.

    Is so many ways, the eagle illustrates the life, victory, and power and freedom that Jesus Christ came to give those of us who place our faith in Him.

     The eagle is the symbol of the United States of America, and it pictures many of those character qualities that made America great and that must be re-instilled in our generation if we are to preserve for our children and grandchildren the freedom which God has so graciously entrusted to us.

    The Bible says that “Righteousness      exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Where do we start in bringing our nation back into a place of “right standing” with God? A nation is a reflection of its people… we start with people… that means we must start with ourselves!

    May God help us… we who are called by His name… to enter into a new dimension of fellowship and relationship with our Creator God on this anniversary of the birth of our nation. That is God’s will for my life, that is God’s will for your life! That is God’s will for our nation and this world!

    Have a very blessed July 4th!