In this passage, God addresses to the remnant of Israel who had been languishing in Babylonian captivity for 70 years. Isaiah predicted about 150 years in advance that news would finally come -- that Israel would finally return home to restore and rebuild the Jewish nation. They would soar on the heights of joy in anticipation of the long awaited trek homeward.

However, before they could finally arrive home, there would be the long and difficult journey of over 600 miles. It would be a hard journey that could break the strongest "young men". Yet, God promised them that they could, by patiently trusting in Him alone, rise above the journey's obstacles and soar on the wings of faith.

The believer in God is likened to an eagle. The eagle is a strong, confidant, and a majestic bird. It relies on thermal currents in the air to glide gracefully through the air.It's God-given instinct uses the updrafts produced by rough terrain to fly with efficient effort.When the eagle rests, it nests in the high, rocky clefts, trusting it for protection.

God made us to soar to great heights in our heavenward journey. However, the long and wearisome journey of life can tire our faith and dim our hope. If we trust mainly in our finite, puny selves, we will grow weary and fail. Our faith must always look up to God and His Word. "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6).

Our God can lift us up above the trials and sorrows of this life into the light of His joyous presence. Our faith and the study of His faith-building Word is a renewable resource for the journey home (Romans 10:17). (Frank Walton)

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