| | " . . . To another DISCERNING OF SPIRITS . . . ". 1 Corinthians 12:10c KJV (Capitals are mine for emphasis)
THIS CREATURE HAS TWO CENTERS OF FOCUS WHICH ENABLE HIM TO LOOK BOTH FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS AT THE SAME TIME
As I continue to study "God's majesty in motion", the eagle, I am amazed at the details of the talents the Creator placed within this, "the king of the birds". His eyes are "in deadly focus". This creature has two centers of focus which enable him to look both forward and sideways at the same time. Another advantage is that he can rotate his head up to 270 degrees, which gives him a clear perspective of his potential prey when hunting. An eagle's vision is quite a bit sharper than a human with perfect eyesight. His eyes contain five times as many light-sensitive cells as do human eyes. The eagle sees a full range of colors, which assists him in detecting animals which may be well camouflaged. While hundreds of feet up in the air, he is able to detect a fish darting underwater, and to accurately calculate the timing and accuracy of hitting his target as he swoops into the water with lightning speed. He rarely misses.
FOR ADDED PROTECTION, HE HAS AN INNER EYELID
A ring of bone encircles each eye to guard against injury. Reducing glare and reflections from the sun and water, he has been endued with a heavy bony brow which acts as a visor. For added protection, he has an inner eyelid. This membrane slides from side to side over the eye every few seconds, cleaning away dust and dirt which might interfere with his vision. Because it is transparent, he can see through it when it is closed. When feeding the young in the nest, he closes it to avoid injury from an eaglet's beak. Because of his extra endowment of super-sight, his hearing and smell are not highly developed.
HE HAS EQUIPPED US WITH PROTECTIVE MEASURES TO ASSIST US IN AVOIDING DISASTERS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
When it comes to being an "Eagle Saint", we are not to depend upon our natural abilities of judging others by the gossip we hear about them, or trying to sniff out demons which we think may be hiding in this place or that. The Holy Spirit is endeavoring to develop within us "a spiritual distinction of discernment". He has equipped us with protective measures to assist us in avoiding disasters and disappointments. The enemy continues to lay traps to ensnare, and distract us from running the race with patience. The desire of the Spirit is to increase the sharp focus and panoramic view of our vision. We should learn from all of our experiences in hindsight to protect and guide us in the future with helpful foresight. As we continually gaze into the face of Jesus, our prophetic accuracy increases.
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO BE "ON THE CUTTING EDGE", TO WARN OTHERS OF IMPENDING TRAGEDIES, TO TAKE ANOTHER PATH, AND AVOID THE CATASTROPHE
Jesus wrote to a church in the book of Revelation, "Anoint your eyes that you may see". An Eagle Saint sees things others in the kingdom do not see. It is possible for him to be "on the cutting edge", to warn others of impending tragedies, to take another path, and avoid the catastrophe. Moving and operating in this manifestation of the Spirit will not be understood by many. They will intentionally avoid any prolonged contact with the Eagle Saint, for fear of what he might "see in the Spirit about them". But, when they are in desperate need for an answer to prayer or deliverance from a thorny situation, it is the Eagle Saint whom they seek out, as they know his accuracy in the things of God. Discernment is not the gift of suspicion. It is a purity of connection with the One Who sits upon the Throne, and who "sees not what is going on in the realm of the natural, but in the Spirit". Discernment distinguishes us as Eagle Saints. |
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