Author Darlene J. Conard

“Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place. From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.” Job 39:26- 29 KJV

Eagles are majestic creatures! Unlike other birds, it has characteristics that we can apply from a spiritual perspective.

The eagle has excellent vision! In the chapter “As a Man Thinks,” I mentioned that imagination is a noun for the mind’s eye. I will break down some scriptures that lead to an extraordinary key! The eagle’s eyes are made to see at all angles, panoramic vision.

Several years ago, while filling out an online form to get my glasses, I noticed that “single vision” was one of the choices. After researching single vision, the scriptures in Matthew 6:22-23 became clear!

Single vision refers to seeing one distance, whether near or far. It means that your sight in both eyes creates a complete view without separation. As the saying goes, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” As Christians, we should focus our minds in a single direction.

Psalms 32:8 God says, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Eyes are not plural. It’s single. God’s direction is one way, no confusion! If imaginations are evil and imagination is the mind’s eye, if not taken under captivity, darkness will conquer, affecting the inward and outward body. God is saying He will guide us with His “eye”, not eyes.

But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! (Matthew 6:22-23 KJV)

Eagles possess an extraordinary ability to hunt. They soaring high above the ground with keen eyesight that surpasses that of humans by four to five times. They can effortlessly spot their prey from these grand heights, hidden among the landscape below. Once they lock onto their target, they execute a breathtaking dive, plummeting at incredible speeds of up to one hundred fifty miles per hour. This unparalleled combination of precision and power makes them impressive hunters in the wild.

Eagles are fearless and determined, pursuing their targets with unwavering precision. They are undiscouraged by size, consequences, or hindrances. Their ability to dive at one hundred fifty miles per hour without colliding with obstacles is a testament to their courage and skill. Eagles are not just hunters; they are fighters! 

Eyes are one of the five gateways.  The eyes, ears, nose, and mouth all play a significant role in the spirit realm. Hebrews 5:14, KJV … “strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”  We strengthen our vision through prayer, fasting, and reading God’s word.

 Eagles are majestic creatures known for their discerning taste; they never feast on dead carcasses but instead pursue fresh prey. Several years ago, I found myself in a turbulent internal conflict, wrestling with the haunting memories of a past situation that left a weighty mark on my spirit. I felt an overwhelming wave of anger surging within me—anger directed at myself for not choosing to walk away when I had the chance and anger aimed at God, “God, I obeyed You, and I trusted You!” I cried out, feeling like I had squandered seventeen precious years.

In my frustration and despair, I lamented to the Lord, recounting all the possibilities I had missed and all the paths I could have taken. Amid my confusion and sorrow, God’s voice pierced my unbridled thoughts: “How long will you mourn over Saul?” (1 Samuel 16:1-3). His question brought a stillness to my heart that stopped my tears. Unable to move, I lay quietly in bed, yearning for clarity as I contemplated His words.

I reflected on Samuel’s grief for Saul, realizing that what had happened was irrevocable. Saul had veered off course as a leader, making choices that led to his downfall. God gently reminded me, “It wasn’t Me who failed you, Darlene; it was a man.” At that moment, I understood that I was grieving over something that was not only lost but was, in essence, already dead. This realization began to lift the weight of my mourning, encouraging me to redirect my focus toward the fresh opportunities ahead.

We aren’t to feast on dead things. He’s doing a new thing as He spoke in Isaiah 43:19. “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (KJV) God gives us fresh food, nurturing our spirit.

Eagles fly alone. They do not allow themselves to be hindered. It has its uniqueness.  Eagles can fly at a high altitude that no other bird can. The majestic bird has advantages over its enemy. When another bird is on its back attacking, it goes to high altitude until the bird falls off. It loses oxygen. That’s so amazing to me! Eagles don’t fight snakes on zero level. Instead, they take them into the air, where they are powerless!

Let this sink in! Psalms 32:7 says, “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” His presence conceals us, surrounding us with a heavenly orchestra! 

What a perfect example of how intercessors should be! To win this battle, we have to step into a higher realm. We can’t fight spiritual battles being earthbound. No, we must push into that place until we lose awareness of our natural surroundings, a place where Satan and his demonic powers have no authority! That’s when he’s under our feet because we are walking above the air in the spirit realm. Hell’s power is limited. He can’t access the holy place.

 Through worship, declare the Word. We can see, hear, and know the enemy’s attack strategy in that place! 

God had Nehemiah and his men on the wall, watching with a weapon in one hand and working with the other. (Nehemiah 4:17)

The eagle is faithful, staying with its mate for life. God wants the same commitment from us. Eagles nest in high places near water to protect their nests from predators. Apply this in a spiritual sense. God gives us revelations, dreams, and plans to incubate. Remember what I wrote in the chapter “In the Mantle of Darkness?” Those seeds have to have a dark, safe place to sprout. 

The parent eagles do not push their young out of the nest. Instead, they stop bringing food to them. The baby eaglets have no choice but to come out of their comfort zone to eat. They either fly or fall. Father Eagle is there to catch them.

 God is a loving Father. He will pull back each time, saying, “Step out away from the nest.” “Fear not; He will catch us if we fall.

Speaking of flying, eagles’ wings are six to eight feet long, which gives them the advantage of soaring. The wind beneath their wings carries them, so they use less energy. God is that wind that carries us.

… “the Spirit of the Lord may carry you off to someplace I don’t know.” (1 Kings 18:12 KJV)

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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