Is
40
27
¶ Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and
speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over
from my God?
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard,
that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth,
fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them
that have no might he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and
the young men shall utterly fall:
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.
The eagle is the only bird that will fly directly into a
thunderstorm while other birds will fly away seeking shelter. As the eagle
flies directly into the thunderclouds, he utilizes turbulent winds to fly
higher, to go above the storms. These updrafts also allow him to use less
effort and fly faster. The Lord used the eagle to illustrate how we should deal
with the storms of life when we encounter them.
There are many things one can say about eagles and there
have been many a message preached about them. I would like to use the analogy
of air flight of a pilot and compare it to our walk with the Lord.
When you got
saved, we began our flight or course. God provides all the tools and training
we need if we want them, and if we fail or crash in this flight, it is never God’s
fault!
2Pet 1: 3 According
as his divine power hath given unto
us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
A pilot’s training includes in-class and experience or
air-time. In order to be a good pilot, one must understand their own susceptibility
to disorientation and human error. Every pilot must learn to face unpredictable
and dangerous weather: icing, thunderstorms, wind shear, lightning, fog, etc.
A good pilot obtains the latest weather report, studies
the atmosphere, and flies with extreme awareness and caution...and in spite of
all that... a good pilot still faces storms, equipment failure, communication
error and confusion!
It is always easier to fly in clear and calm
conditions...but a good pilot is tested in the storms of life...who said it
would be easy? In some cases, pilots can avoid storms by flying around them or
even landing the plane beyond the thunderheads...sometimes storms are just unavoidable!
A pilot must learn to stay in flight in spite of the difficulties. It is during
these situations that a good pilot knows how to control his thoughts and emotions
in order to take the right course of action.
Sometimes, good pilots don’t realize when they are in
trouble – just like some believers...who don’t realize how far they really are
from God! No normal flight plan expects to end in disaster, but some invariably
some begin to lose altitude...and then some flights just end in tragedy. It is
sad to hear about and see the aftermath of a plane tragedy! It is also just as sad
when a believer or spiritual leader crashes during their flight!
In the
aftermath of the crash and tragedy...search
and rescue, not search and
destroy begins. Many times when believers crash...other believers begin
to attack or seek to destroy them.
Gal 6: 1
¶ Brethren,
if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one
in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
God wants all believers to have a part in the restoration
and recovery of the fallen!
1Co 10:12 Wherefore
let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
After the crash...the search for survivors begins...It is
also during this time, the search for the infamous ‘black box’ takes place...
This is actually a reference to 2 instruments located
in the tail of the plane...
- Cockpit voice recorder – a record of what was said
- Flight data recorder – a record of what was done
...the purpose in this retrieval is to provide government
agencies, plane manufacturers, and pilots with information as to what went
wrong and what can be done to prevent another tragedy!
God is keeping a record also of everything we say and do...
Mt 12:36 But I
say unto you, That every idle word
that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
2Co 5:10 For we
must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive
the things done in his body, according
to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
It is essential that pilots learn through the outcomes of
the investigations after a crash...
Ro 15:4 For
whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and
comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Physiology of flight
The physical challenges of flight or ‘human factors’ account for over 80% of
plane crashes. According to the FAA in the US... flying in poor conditions can
”result in sensations that are misleading
to the body’s sensory system”
Textbooks in flying school typically address 3 of the
body’s sensory systems:
- VISUAL – eyes
- Vestibular – ears
- POSTURAL – nerves
As with any sensory systems...they are prone to error and
failure. Pilots who tolerate disorientation WILL crash!
The pilot’s nerves and inner ears can send confusing
signals...
- When the sense of balance is off...it is called VESTIBULAR DISORIENTATION
- When the nervous system becomes confused...it is called SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
When, in training...pilots are subjected to these
sensations and are taught on how to properly react to them! Pilots can
unintentionally get into a situation when...up seems down...right
seems left...backward seems forward!
The only answer to these situations is experience and leaning to use and trust
the instrument panel!
To be continued...Part 2
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