SOARING ABOVE STORMS — RISING HIGHER IN DIFFICULT SEASONS
DATE: 20th of July 2026
AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo
SERIES:THE MYSTERY OF AN EAGLE
�� SCRIPTURE READING
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee… when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned.” — Isaiah 43:2
“They shall mount up with wings as eagles…” — Isaiah 40:31
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
��️ MEDITATION
One of the most powerful mysteries of the eagle is this: it does not avoid storms—it uses them.
While other birds seek shelter when storms come, the eagle does something different.
It positions itself in the storm and uses the strong wind currents to rise higher. What destroys others becomes the very force that lifts the eagle.
In the same way, spiritually minded believers are not destroyed by storms of life—they are strengthened and elevated through them.
Storms may come in the form of:
financial pressure
family challenges
delays and disappointments
sickness and weakness
spiritual battles
But for the believer, storms are not the end of the story.
Consider Joseph. His life was filled with storms—betrayal by his brothers, slavery, false accusation, and imprisonment. Yet every storm positioned him for elevation. What looked like rejection was actually preparation for rulership.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy.” — Genesis 39:21
Consider Paul the Apostle. His ministry was filled with storms—beatings, shipwrecks, persecution, and imprisonment. Yet through every hardship, his influence expanded, and the Gospel spread further.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed… cast down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8–9
Also consider Jesus Christ. He faced storms of rejection, misunderstanding, betrayal, and suffering. Yet through the cross came victory, salvation, and resurrection power.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34
This is the mystery: Storms do not define you—they refine you.
The eagle does not fear storms because it understands something deeper: the same wind that shakes others is what lifts it higher.
When you are spiritually minded:
storms become stepping stones
pressure becomes promotion
trials become testimonies
opposition becomes opportunity
�� KINGDOM TRUTHS
1. God Is With You in Every Storm
�� “I will be with thee…” — Isaiah 43:2
2. Storms Can Strengthen Your Destiny
�� “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed…” — 2 Corinthians 4:8
3. Victory Is Hidden in the Struggle
�� “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What storm am I currently facing that God may be using for growth?
Am I allowing my challenges to weaken me or strengthen me?
How can I trust God more in difficult seasons?
�� PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being with me in every storm of life.
Strengthen my heart when I feel weak and afraid.
Help me to trust that You are working through every challenge for my good.
Lift me above every difficulty and teach me to soar in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
�� DECLARATIONS
I will not be destroyed by storms.
God is with me in every season.
My trials will produce testimonies.
I rise above every challenge.
I soar like an eagle through storms.
�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY
Instead of complaining about a current challenge, write down one way God might be using it to build your strength, character, or destiny.
�� SPECIAL INSIGHT
The eagle does not pray for storms to stop—it uses them to rise higher.
Likewise, a spiritually mature believer does not fear difficulty—they allow God to use it for elevation.