Eagle eye



Eagle eye

 You are probably wondering what it is with me and eagles, since I've written a post about the eagle before and this one is also about the eagle. This creature of God, not only fascinates but also inspires me. This time around I'll be focusing on the eagle's fantastic eyesight and excellent vision.

The eagle's sight or vision is among the sharpest of all animals. In fact, some eagles can see twice as far as human beings and their eyes generally have about five times the sensory cells of the human eye. Also, while human beings have only one fovea (a part of the retina where vision is most acute), eagles have two; thus, the keenness of its vision.

One of the reasons eagles have excellent vision is because of the size of their eyes, which is very large in proportion to their heads. Eagles are also capable of seeing five basic colours, making it easier to sight objects from a far distance. Eagle eyes are also so keen that it's difficult for the birds to fly blindly into danger.

God understands the importance of vision and He says anyone that lacks vision is headed in the direction of destruction. Proverbs 29:18a Where there is no vision, the people perish. As believers, there are some things we can learn from the eagle's visionary capabilities.

Are you visionary? That is, do you have a dream or revelation? Your dream or revelation will drive you towards fulfilment. When God gives you a dream or revelation, He provides the reources to realise them. Is your vision larger than your current state or capability? The eagle has two fovea that make its vision acute. Are the sensory cells in your spiritual eye still effective, enabling you pick or detect the divine arrangements or resources God has made available to aid the fulfilment of that dream? How far do you see? Do you see only black and white? Remember the eagle's eyes see five basic colours; meaning there is always more to that seemingly unpleasant situation or happening because God is able to make ALL things (that is, everything) work out for the good of His children. The eagle's sharp eyes also make it difficult for it to fly blindly into danger; divine revelation and guidance will prevent a believer from falling into harm or danger.

Believers, therefore, need to ask God for more of His Spirit and increased faith to make the best possible use of the gift of Godly vision.