Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.

John Wright Follette says in his Broken Bread – The eagle is not often seen–he is the most solitary of all birds. Many birds are common to sight and even afford amusement. Parrots can talk and entertain, causing remarks and comments. The eagle stays alone. We can never hear of a flock of eagles! The noisy geese go in flocks. But who wants to be a goose? God seeks eagle men. No man ever comes into the realization of the best things of God, who does not learn to walk alone with God. In this isolation experience, we develop independence of faith and life. This isolation produces another characteristic mark–quietness. No other bird can keep quiet as long as an eagle. The soul acquires a new grip upon his life and is now moved by God rather than by things seen. He can trust God to control his spirit in the most vexing circumstances. May God teach us by His Spirit the secret of waiting.