The Eagle and the Crow

            Did you know crows are called “gangsters of the sky” and that they have the audacity to attack eagles, the strongest bird of prey? Crows attack eagles, mainly to steal their food. The hunt for food takes energy; it’s much easier for the crow to steal it. The crow will also attack to protect their nests and hunting grounds.
           
          Crows are intelligent. I read they are as smart as a seven-to-ten-year old child. When they glide, they can reach up to 70 mph. The following are some of the tactics they use to attack eagles:

1.Crows dive bomb, peck at the eagle, and tug at their feathers. They are known to land on the eagle’s back

2.Crows use their numbers to confuse their victims, so their prey has to fight on many fronts

3.Crows do something called “mobbing”. As few as three or four or as many as dozens will come at a victim with their voices. They caw and caw, intimidating the prey. They don’t stop

4.Crows tag-team. While some go off to rest and feed, others come in to continue the fight. The crows get a rest, while the prey doesn’t

         So what does the eagle do when attacked by crows? It flies higher. An eagle can fly comfortably at 10,000 feet, while a crow’s maximum is 7,000 feet. Higher than 7,000 feet, the crow gets dizzy and faints. They don’t have the lung capacity to fly at the higher heights.

            When I read about the tactics crows use, they reminded me of Satan’s strategies. John 10:10 (VOICE), says, “The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaugher, and destroy...” Satan stands ready to steal the blessings God has pledged to us by whispering lies into our ears and making us doubt God’s goodness and promises.  

            And if we as believers bring light into his territory of darkness, he will attack. Like a tag team, he and his demons will wear us down with their constant voices of negativity, doubt, and accusation.

            He will ruffle our feathers, peck, and dive-bomb us and bring pressures from all sides, whether it be in our finances, health, or relationships. He and his devils will mob us with their voices, telling us we are fools for believing God.

            So...what should we do? Do like the eagle does – fly higher and look heavenward. Dwell on God and on His promises. In Christ, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37). In Him, we can do all things (Philippians 4:13). God always leads us in triumphal procession – not sometimes, but always (2 Corinthians 2:14). If we’ve been born of God, we are world overcomers (1 John 5:14). The God in us is greater than the god of this world (1 John 4:4). Jesus disarmed the rulers of darkness and authorities and put them to open shame (Colossians 2:15). Jesus has given us all power over the enemy (Luke 10:19). I could go on, but I think you get my drift.

            When under attack, praise the Lord. Psalm 22:3 says that God inhabits the praises of His people. Praise and worship break bonds. Remember Paul and Silas in jail (Acts 16:24-26). When Jehoshaphat and the Israelites praised the Lord, God fought their battle (2 Chronicles 20:19-22). The walls of Jericho tumbled when Joshua and the people shouted and blew trumpets (Joshua 6:20).

            Change what you’re looking at. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2). Lift up your eyes to the Creator of heaven and earth. The closer we get to God, the more jittery the enemy becomes. In God’s presence, the air is thin and Satan can’t breathe well. Praise the Lord for His might, His goodness, His faithfulness, His kindness and goodwill toward us, His unchangeableness, His wisdom, His love.

            When we choose to turn away from the attack of the enemy and focus on God, we submit to God. “So submit yourselves to the one true God and fight against the devil and his schemes. If you do, he will run away in failure” (James 4:7 VOICE).
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             Be like the eagle, fly high, and see the devil run, his tail tucked between his legs.