MY EAGLE WILL RISE AND FLY AGAIN

MY EAGLE WILL RISE AND FLY AGAIN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31

Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 49:1; Joel 2:25; Job 42:10; Psalm 103:5; Micah 7:8; Deuteronomy 32:11–12

Description: God is able to restore every weary believer, renew lost strength, and cause His people to rise above every setback into greater glory.

INTRODUCTION
The eagle is one of the strongest and most majestic birds in creation. It soars above storms, possesses keen vision, and flies to remarkable heights. Throughout Scripture, God uses the eagle to symbolise strength, renewal, victory, and divine elevation. However, even an eagle experiences seasons of weakness and moulting before it regains its strength to soar again.

Many believers have also passed through difficult seasons. Some have experienced disappointment, financial loss, sickness, delayed expectations, broken relationships, or spiritual battles that have weakened their confidence. Others feel as though their dreams have been grounded and their destiny has been delayed. Yet God's Word assures us that no setback is permanent when He is involved.

Today's message is a declaration of hope and restoration. The God who restored Job, renewed Israel, and strengthened His servants is still at work today. No matter how low you may have fallen or how long you have waited, your eagle shall rise and fly again by the power of God.

1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF DIVINE RESTORATION
Every genuine restoration begins with God. He alone has the power to restore what has been lost and revive what has become weak.

a. God Restores Lost Years (Joel 2:25)
God is able to recover opportunities, blessings, and seasons that seem to have been wasted.

b. God Knows You Before Your Journey Began (Isaiah 49:1)
Before you were born, God had already ordained your purpose and destiny.

c. God Restores Double Honour (Job 42:10)
When Job remained faithful, God restored him with greater blessings than he had before.

d. God Makes All Things New (Revelation 21:5)
The Lord specialises in bringing fresh beginnings where people see hopelessness.

Biblical Example: Job lost his possessions, children, and health, yet God restored him with twice as much as he had before because he remained faithful (Job 42:10-17).

2. THE EAGLE’S RENEWAL PROCESS

a) Shedding the Old Feathers (Job 29:20)
Eagles go through a molting process where old feathers fall off and new ones grow, symbolizing a fresh start.

b) Breaking the Beak and Claws (Isaiah 40:31)
To survive, an eagle may break off its worn-out beak and claws to grow stronger ones, teaching us the need for personal transformation.

c) Resting and Waiting for Strength (Psalm 27:14)
Eagles take time to recover during renewal; we must also learn to wait on the Lord for strength.

d) Soaring Higher After Renewal (Job 39:27-28)
After the process, the eagle regains its power and soars higher than before.

e) Biblical Example: Moses’ Strength at Old Age (Deuteronomy 34:7)
Moses remained strong even in his old age because of divine renewal.

3. YOUR STRENGTH SHALL BE RENEWED
God never leaves His children in perpetual weakness. Those who trust Him receive supernatural strength.

a. Waiting on the Lord Brings Renewal (Isaiah 40:31)
Those who patiently depend upon God receive fresh strength to continue.

b. God Satisfies and Renews (Psalm 103:5)
The Lord renews His people's youth like the eagle.

c. His Grace is Sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9)
God's strength becomes perfect when human strength fails.

d. The Holy Spirit Empowers Believers (Acts 1:8)
The Holy Spirit equips believers to overcome every obstacle.

Biblical Example: Elijah was physically and emotionally exhausted, but God strengthened him for the next assignment through divine provision (1 Kings 19:1-18).

3. EVERY SETBACK SHALL BECOME A COMEBACK
God specialises in turning defeat into victory and sorrow into rejoicing.

a. God Lifts the Fallen (Micah 7:8)
Though the righteous may fall, God raises them again.

b. Delays Are Not Denials (Habakkuk 2:3)
God's promises may seem delayed, but they will surely come to pass.

c. God Opens Closed Doors (Isaiah 22:22)
When God opens a door, no one can shut it.

d. Nothing is Impossible with God (Luke 1:37)
No circumstance is beyond God's power to change.

Biblical Example: Joseph moved from the prison to the palace because God's purpose for his life could not be frustrated (Genesis 41:39-44).

4. YOU SHALL SOAR ABOVE EVERY STORM
Eagles do not fear storms; they use them to rise higher. Likewise, God enables believers to overcome life's challenges victoriously.

a. God Gives Victory Over Adversity (Romans 8:37)
Believers are more than conquerors through Christ.

b. Faith Overcomes the World (1 John 5:4)
Faith enables believers to triumph over every opposition.

c. God Orders Your Steps (Psalm 37:23-24)
Even if you stumble, God upholds you with His hand.

d. Your Future Shall Be Greater (Jeremiah 29:11)
God's plans for His children are filled with hope and a glorious future.

Biblical Example: David overcame Goliath by trusting in the Lord rather than his own strength (1 Samuel 17:45-50).

5. YOUR EAGLE SHALL FLY HIGHER THAN BEFORE
God's restoration does not merely return believers to where they were; it often elevates them beyond their former state.

a. God Elevates the Humble (1 Peter 5:6)
Those who humble themselves before God shall be lifted in due season.

b. Divine Promotion Comes from God (Psalm 75:6-7)
Promotion is not determined by man but by God alone.

c. Your Light Shall Shine Again (Isaiah 60:1-3)
God causes His glory to arise upon His people.

d. You Shall Fulfil Your Divine Assignment (Philippians 1:6)
The God who began a good work in you will complete it.

Biblical Example: Peter recovered from denying Christ and became a bold apostle through whom thousands were saved (Acts 2:14-41).

CONCLUSION
Every believer encounters seasons of testing, discouragement, and apparent defeat. However, these seasons are never the end of God's plan. The Lord who restores lost years, renews strength, and fulfils His promises remains faithful to His Word. No matter what has grounded your life, God is able to lift you again.

Therefore, refuse to give up. Continue trusting the Lord, standing upon His promises, and waiting patiently for His appointed time. As you remain faithful, your strength shall be renewed, your destiny shall be restored, and your eagle shall rise and fly again to the glory of God.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, renew my strength and cause my eagle to rise and fly again, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, restore every good thing I have lost through delay, failure, or discouragement, in Jesus name.

3. Father, let every power that has grounded my destiny be destroyed, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, restore the years that the locust has eaten in my life, in Jesus name.

5. Father, give me fresh grace to wait upon You until my breakthrough comes, in Jesus name.

6. Lord, turn every setback in my life into a glorious comeback, in Jesus name.

7. Father, open every door that has remained closed against my progress, in Jesus name.

8. Lord, empower me to soar above every storm and every opposition, in Jesus name.

9. Father, let Your favour and divine promotion locate me, in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let my latter glory exceed my former glory, and let my eagle fly higher than ever before, in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You shall receive supernatural strength, and your eagle shall rise and fly again.

2. Every lost opportunity shall be restored, and your latter end shall be greater than your beginning.

3. Every power that has limited your progress shall lose its hold over your life.

4. You shall soar above every storm, disappointment, and opposition by the power of God.

5. The Lord shall restore your joy, peace, health, and divine opportunities.

6. Every delayed promise concerning your life shall come to fulfilment in God's appointed time.

7. You shall experience divine elevation beyond your expectations.

8. The grace of God shall sustain you until you fulfil your divine purpose.

9. You shall never remain on the ground; the Lord shall continually lift you to greater heights.

10. Your eagle shall rise, your destiny shall shine, and your testimony shall glorify the name of the Lord, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.