Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Scripture

“You have seen … how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.” Exodus 19:4

Reflections

The people of Israel were in great trouble.  The Lord rescued them.

The image we read in Exodus is one of an eagle and its young.  The Lord “bore his people on eagles’ wings”.  It is not the kind of thing we’d expect to see in the wild.  Naturalists have difficulty finding examples of eagles that do this.  Still, there is a legend that griffin vultures would carry their young when they were faltering or weary of flying.

Eyes of faith see what our Lord God does.  There are times when He intervenes for us when we are faltering or in trouble.  He sends people, his messengers, to tend to us.  We are lifted high as on the wings of a majestic eagle.  The troubles and perils of our everyday lives are all beneath us, appearing much smaller and insignificant from a perspective high in the air.  When we reach the end of our days, he brings us to himself, safe from all harm.

Michael Joncas wrote a song, “On Eagle’s Wings”.  The refrain goes as follows:

“He will raise you up on eagles' wings,

Bear you on the breath of dawn,

Make you to shine like the sun,

And hold you in the palm of His hand.”

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for bringing me safely to this new day.  When I am weary or faltering, help me to remember what you have done for me and will ultimately do.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Exodus 19:2-8a