THE PAIN OF REBIRTH-THE EAGLES PATH || SOARING ON THE WINGS OF FAITH || WOFBEC 2025 || ISAAC OYEDEPO

THE PAIN OF REBIRTH - THE EAGLES PATH

Key Text: 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."

Introduction
Highlight the profound lesson from the eagle’s life cycle.
Eagles undergo a painful renewal process at 40 years, retreating to remove old feathers and break their beak to grow anew.
Without this renewal, they would not survive.
Transition: This mirrors the spiritual truth that rebirth is essential to avoid stagnation and death.
Something has to happen to the wings, and the beak, in readiness for the wind to soar.
John 12:24-26 – "Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone..."
Anchor statement: Rebirth requires pain but leads to new strength and purpose.

Main Points
1. The Necessity of Rebirth
Isaiah 40:31 – Renewal comes to those who wait (tarry) on the Lord.
Rebirth is not optional; it is essential for growth and survival in life and faith.
2. The Pain in the Process
Psalm 34:19 – "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."
Pain often accompanies transformation.
Emphasis: Pain is not punishment; it is preparation.
3. The Wilderness Season
Habakkuk 2:3 – "For the vision is yet for an appointed time... though it tarry, wait for it."
Luke 1:80 – "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel."
Emphasis: The wilderness season is a place of preparation and growth.
It is where strength is built, character is refined, and purpose is solidified.
Illustration: The eagle retreats to solitude during its renewal process, much like Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness.
4. The Currency of Faith
Ephesians 5:16 – "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
Hebrews 11:6 – "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith is essential to endure and overcome the painful process of rebirth.
The eagle enters its renewal process, confident that its majesty will return.
Similarly, Jesus returned from the wilderness "in the power of the Spirit" (Luke 4:14).
Emphasis: Without faith, the eagle might never emerge from this season of transformation.
5. The Outcomes of Rebirth
Isaiah 40:31 – Soaring, running, and walking without fainting.
Transformation leads to:
New strength (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Elevated perspective (Psalm 103:5).
Clear vision (Jeremiah 1:12).
Lasting fruitfulness (John 15:2).

Application Points
1. Locate Your Wilderness
Luke 1:80 – "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel."
The wilderness is a place of preparation and separation. This year, make it a year of retreats—intentional times of solitude and connection with God.
2. Embrace the Pain
Don’t resist the pruning or renewal process. It is for your growth.
Practical Steps:
Recognize areas where God is pruning you.
Surrender willingly to His process.
3. Cultivate Patience
Romans 8:25 – "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."
Develop a posture of waiting through:
Prayer and meditation on the Word.
Fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
4. Prepare for the Shift
Be proactive in the waiting season:
Strengthen your relationship with God.
Develop your skills and knowledge (Proverbs 4:7).
Invest in family and relationships.
5. Soar with Purpose
Jeremiah 1:5
Ephesians 2:10 – "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works."
Rebirth is not the end but the beginning of a new phase:
Discover and pursue your God-given purpose.
Align your priorities with God’s vision for your life.