Sunday Sermon by Rev Kofi Adjei
Title: The eagle Christian
Scriptures: Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 19:4, Matthew 8:23-27

Key points:
When a storm is approaching, the eagle spreads its wings to allow the wind to carry it upwards. The eagle positions itself and uses the air current to lift itself above the storm. Just as the eagle soars above storms, Christians are called to rise above life's storms or challenges by trusting in the Lord’s strength, gaining a heavenly perspective and live with renewed purpose.

5 ways we can learn from the eagle and rise above storms:
1. God uses the eagle to illustrate how He carries, protects and empowers His people. The eagle protects its young ones from harm.
2. Eagles rise above storms by letting the wind lift them higher. Jesus rose above the storm in Matthew 8 by firstly not panicking. He again rebuked the storm and thirdly asked where the faith of the disciples was.
3. Eagles renew their strength through molting like Christians renew their strength by waiting on God. Molting involves the eagle plucking out old feathers by rubbing it against rocks and branches. New feathers which are stronger begin to grow. Joseph for example; as he waited on God, produced endurance, good character and integrity
4. Eagles have sharp vision. Christians are called to see with the eyes of faith. Even when life doesn't make sense, we are to see with the eyes of faith. Joseph's life didn't make sense but in the midst of it, he didn't doubt God and he never lost sight of the vision
5. Eagles do not flock with sparrows or crows; they fly alone or with their own kind. Christians are called to be set apart and focused on God's calling upon their lives.