My wife shared this with me and some of our church brethren this morning and I thought I’d share it here:
In his book, “The Song of the Bird” Tony di Mello tells the following story:
A man found an eagle’s egg and put it in a nest of a barnyard hen. The eagles hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them.
All his life the eagle did what the barnyard chicks did, thinking he was a barnyard chick. He scratched the earth for worms and insects. He clucked and cackled. And he would thrash his wings and fly a few feet from the air.
Years passed and the eagle grew very old. One day he saw a magnificent bird above him in the cloudless sky. It glided in graceful majesty among the powerful wind currents, with scarcely a beat of its strong golden wings. The eagle looked up in awe. “Who’s that?” he asked.
“That’s the eagle, the king of the birds,” said his neighbour. “He belongs to the sky. We belong to the earth – we are chickens.”
So the eagle lived and died a chicken, for that’s what he thought he was.
Question (from the devotional): in what areas of your life might you be living as a chicken when God, in reality, has made you an eagle?
My dear brothers and sisters, we are living in a world system that is ebbing ever closer to the return of our Lord Jesus and doesn’t know it. Coronavirus is just another birth-pang closer (Matthew 24:3-8, key verse 8).
The world needs us to stand up, walk, fight (Ephesians 6:10-18) and be the Godly presence that Jesus died on the cross for us to be. Raise your head child of God, you are called to SOAR!!!
31 But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] will gain new strength and renew their power;
Isaiah 40:31
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary, they will walk and not grow tired
This song exemplifies the spirit of soaring & fighting the good fight (1 Timothy 6:12):
Satan is frightened that you will realise who you really are and like the Gulliver did in the classic tales, rise up and soar:
37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]
Romans 8:37
May God bless you,
‘But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.’
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation)
May God bless you all,
‘But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.’
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NLT)
Note from Brother Don — click to open
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Above all, I want to ensure that what is shared here reflects what the Lord desires to say. Sometimes the “signal” of life can get in the way, and your feedback helps me stay prayerful, discerning, and aligned with His heart. Whether you simply read along or choose to share, I’m grateful you’re here.
Beginning a Journey With Jesus — click to open
If you’re exploring the Christian faith or wondering what it means to follow Jesus, you’re in the right place. Beginning a journey with Him is the most life‑changing decision a person can make — and it’s open to everyone.
Below is a simple explanation of the gospel message, followed by a prayer you can use if you feel ready to invite Jesus into your life.
A Brief Summary of the Gospel Message:
- God created you for relationship with Him.
- Sin — the things we do wrong — separates us from God.
- We cannot fix this separation by our own efforts.
- Jesus, God’s Son, came to earth, lived without sin, and died on the cross to take our place.
- He rose again, defeating sin and death.
- Through Jesus, we can be forgiven, restored, and made new.
- Salvation is a gift — received by faith, not earned by good works.
- When we accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live within us and begins transforming our lives.
- We become children of God, with a new identity and a new future.
A Simple Prayer to Begin Your Journey:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You today because I want to know You. I admit that I have sinned and fallen short, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for me and rose again so that I could be made new. Today, I choose to turn away from my old life and follow You. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and help me to live for You from this day forward. Thank You for loving me, forgiving me, and making me Your child. Amen.”
What to Do Next:
1. Find a Local Church
Look for a Bible‑believing church in your area. Speak to the pastor or leadership team
and let them know about the commitment you’ve made. They will be able to support you,
pray with you, and help you grow.
2. Consider the Alpha Course
I strongly recommend the Alpha Course, which runs worldwide. It’s a safe, friendly place
to explore questions about life, the Christian faith, and God — whether you’re brand new
or simply curious.
Visit the Alpha Course website
3. Reach Out if You’d Like Support
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if a safeguarding concern is raised — in that case, it may need to be passed on to the
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