other level. As the
Spirit of God.
speaks of urgency and reminds us of the messengers
that were sent to convey important messages. These
runners told of the outcome of battles, of the death of
kings and the births of princes, issued calls to arms
on behalf of their sovereigns. There is urgency to our
best effort and the energizing power of the Spirit.
to it, to experience the new adventure and enjoy the
thrill of something new. One of the joys of the Chris-
tian life is that even though someone has been on the
way for a very long time, there remains newness, a
freshness that makes each day one of promise.
Although running and flying are important, we spend
far more time and effort and cover more distance by
walking than anything else. Life can't always be lived
on an adrenalin high. And so we need strength to face
the little challenges, the routine hurdles, the uphill
trudges that come with settled living. As someone
has said, we are often more bothered by the pebble in
our shoes than the mountain we climb. The everyday
is the real testing ground for our faith. If we can live
successfully for the Lord in these common moments,
we are more ready to take on the massive challenges
that we face another time.
if we are waiting on the Lord in expectation, not ne-
glecting present opportunities, we can expect that He
will renew our strength as the eagle's.