Animals of the Bible · Peaks and Clouds · Birds

The Eagle

The king of the heights and the symbol of God’s protection on great wings

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Key verse
Isaiah 40:31
Where it lived
The steep cliffs of En-gedi, the ridges of Hermon and the mountains of Lebanon
What it reminds us of
Strength renewed by faith, God’s rescue and a father’s protection
Illustration: The Eagle

Stories from Scripture

The Eagle in the stories of the Bible

  1. Moses and the people of Israel

    Carried on eagles’ wings at Mount Sinai

    When God freed the people of Israel from the harsh slavery of Egypt, He spoke to Moses with a picture no one could forget: “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.” Just as an eagle carries its young with care while they learn to fly, God protects us with a boundless father’s love.

    Exodus 19:4

  2. Moses

    The eagle and its nest

    In his farewell song, Moses describes how the eagle urges its young to spread their wings: it stirs up its nest, flutters over its young, and when they seem about to fall, it spreads its strong wings and catches them on its feathers. God gives us courage to grow, knowing that He is always ready to catch us and hold us up.

    Deuteronomy 32:11

  3. The prophet Isaiah

    The new flight of those who wait on the Lord

    The prophet Isaiah sends a hopeful promise to the discouraged: even the young may grow tired and the strong may stumble, but those who trust in the Lord renew their strength. They take flight like eagles, they run and are not weary, they walk and do not faint.

    Isaiah 40:31

Wonders of Creation

Did you know?

  • The eagle can reach heights of over 3,000 meters and uses warm air currents to glide for hours without flapping its wings.

  • Its eyesight is eight times sharper than a human’s, and it can spot small prey on the ground from a distance of more than 3 kilometers.

  • In strong storms, the eagle does not hide in a crack in the rocks; it uses the spread of its wings to rise above the clouds and the storm.

What the eagle teaches us

God gives us strength to rise above our troubles

When we feel tired, sad or discouraged, we must not rely only on our own small strength. God promises that if we pray and trust in Him, He will give us new strength and wings of faith.

How we can live this out today

When you have a hard day at school or feel overwhelmed, stop for a moment and pray. God will give you calm and the strength to get through any challenge!

Mini-Quiz

What did you learn about the eagle?

What does God promise in Isaiah 40:31 to those who trust in Him?

For parents and children

At home and in Sunday school

A question for parents and children

How does God help us when we feel we have no strength or patience left? Was there a time when a prayer gave you back your courage?

My prayer
“Lord, thank You for carrying me on the wings of Your love when I feel weak. Give me strength, faith and joy to soar high every day! Amen.”