BE LIKE AN EAGLE by Pastor Rajinder

BE LIKE AN EAGLE

Most of the leaders had come straight from work, showing great commitment, dedication and zeal in serving Jesus as Discipleship Leaders of the women of ECC. After dinner (provided for each leader), we shared our hearts and prayed together after a short word of encouragement.

The theme was ‘Be like an Eagle’. An eagle is a bird that doesn’t like to be confined to a small space, as does a chicken or a duck, but likes to fly. As leaders, many of us have the same desire not to be confined in one space, but to grow and extend our boundaries. This often means taking risks; sometimes enduring loneliness; making difficult decisions, or perhaps even being criticised and misunderstood, in order to achieve everything God has for us.

When God gives us the desires of our hearts to extend our boundaries, we take the risk, stepping out to act on what God has placed in our hearts. Others may discourage us, but we move forward in what God has called us to do. As Paul told Timothy to ‘fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…’ (2 Timothy 1:6), so too you must fan until your gifts shine brightly. As a woman of God, don’t hide your skills and uniqueness, but see the potential God has placed within you and rise like an eagle.

I remember when our daughters were teenagers, we took them to a Business Person’s Fellowship, having been invited for the event. Astronaut Neil Armstrong, who landed on the moon, was the preacher that evening. He was selling some of his books, and our daughters bought one. He signed it and wrote ‘Aim High’. As we journey together in this path of leadership, refuse to give up, so that you fulfil your destiny. Stay committed, even as an eagle that flies high above the currents. We must trust Jesus to take us through any hardships that come along our way in leadership. And there will be plenty, as my husband and I have experienced in ministry over many years, so face them with courage. J

esus helped us keep our heads above water, so to speak, flying and soaring above those difficult times. As Isaiah said: ‘Those who wait on the Lord (look for and hope in God) will gain new strength and renew their power. They will lift up their wings and rise up close to God, like eagles rising towards the sun. They will run and not become weary; they will walk and not get tired’ (Isaiah 40:31).

If we are struggling with life, let’s take our place in God’s presence and rest in Him, read His Word and meditate on it. Let’s pray, and also speak in tongues - our prayer language - that peace and joy may flood our very souls, and refresh the inner parts of our lives. Pray for one another as leaders, and share your experiences with other leaders as ‘iron sharpens iron,’ that we may be learn from each other and stay united, bearing much fruit in our ministry for Jesus.

Pastor Rajinder BUXTON Overseer, Women’s Ministry & Discipleship Groups