Morning by Morning, February 10 - The Wings of "the Great Eagle" Shall Rise and Fly
"So when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle, so that she could fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to her place where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. Then from his mouth the serpent poured water like a river after the woman, to sweep her away with the flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman; it opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her children, those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus" (Revelation 12:13-17).
There's so much imagery in the Book of Revelation, so much that's often hard to understand. And yet, the primary purpose of the Book, as declared in the very first words of the Book, is "the revelation of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 1:1). There is blessing for us when we take time to give attention to the Words of this Book: "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the Words of the Prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and keep what is written in it; for the time is near" (Revelation 1:3). And there is blessing for us whenever we take time to give attention to "the revelation of Jesus Christ" in any form.
What comes to me this morning is the imagery of the eagle -- "the two wings of the great eagle" who came to help the woman under assault from the dragon, the serpent seeking to destroy and her child. Many would say this "child" speaks of Jesus. "She gave birth to a Son, a male Child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron" (Revelation 12:5). Jesus is the One who will rule with "a rod of iron" (Revelation 2:27 and 19:15; Psalm 2:9). And many would say "the woman" speaks of Israel, who gave birth to her Messiah, the Child who was both Son of Man and Son of God, that this "dragon" is so intent on destroying even from birth (Revelation 12:4). And this "dragon" continues to "make war on the rest of her children" who are "those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus" (Revelation 12:17).
So much to see and yet so much we don't yet understand. So we pray for greater revelation, clearer understanding, to know what "the Spirit is saying to the churches" in every age and in our present time (Revelation 2:7).
Many would say "the great eagle" may speak of the destiny of a nation represented by the eagle. And I'm one who hopes and prays the imagery of the Words of this Prophecy speak in some level of our nation -- the United States of America. A great eagle often flies atop the flag of our nation. And You have put a great love for the people and the nation of Israel in our hearts to stand beside her, to pray for her, to bless her, as a nation -- a nation who desperately needs Your protection and, above all, a revelation of her Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lord, I don't yet understand all the imagery of Your Word. But I do understand this stirring in my spirit to pray that the identity and destiny of this nation under God would yet be fulfilled. I do pray the "dragon" will not sweep away the woman, the Child, or her children "who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus." I pray "the wings of the great eagle" would stretch out and fly to fulfill her great purpose and destiny. And I pray You'd open up the heavens over this land and open up the earth to swallow the flood of destruction coming out of the mouth of this evil in our world (Revelation 12:16).
With so many others, I look forward to the day when Your Words of this Prophecy are fulfilled: "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death!" (Revelation 12:10-11) "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15)
Lord, let it be so! Lord, even now, let the wings of Your great eagle arise and fly! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you arise and fly in your spirit like "the great eagle" and fulfill your calling and destiny in your heart and in your land, with a great revelation of Jesus Christ as Lord and Messiah, in Jesus name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Friends, please keep us in prayer for the upcoming Messiah Ministries Events:
Speaking at the Canyon Lake, Texas Aglow Lighthouse monthly gathering, Saturday Feb. 13. Please contact Sheila Kolaja for details and to rsvp at: sheilakolaja1@gmail.com
Pakistan Evangelism Ministry.
Our next monthly evangelistic outreach is set for February 20th through our Skype Internet Ministry.
Save the Dates!
March 19th-20th Speaking at Voice of Joy Ministries' annual Gathering hosted at Cornerstone Church, Danville, Kentucky. Contact Pastor Amy Barkman: amyb_love@att.net
March 21st Preaching Sunday morning at All Nations UMC Church, Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Contact Pastor Hunn Choi: moc.nsm@iocnnuh
Teaching Weekly Healing Prayer Ministry Course Online at Coker UMC in San Antonio, Texas. Our weekly online zoom series Healing Prayers: Free to Be Like Jesus on Thursdays. I'm teaching and equipping a prayer ministry team to serve at Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio. God is getting His people ready for the great harvest to come! I pray for your equipping and serving as well in your calling and destiny with the gifts the Lord is giving and stirring up in you! God bless you!
Teaching The Life Transformation Course
live in person every week at the Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas beginning Tuesday Night, February 23th at 6:30. (Has been moved to Feb 23th for planning). Based on the principles of my book Free to Be Like Jesus!
Mailing Address for Messiah Ministries:
Tommy & Rocio Hays
Messiah Ministries
17503 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 104407
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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