The Story of Enoch the Eagle

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Over the west bank of the Mississippi I spotted Enoch the eagle soaring in small circles a short distance above the shore. Around him were three crows screaming annoying “caws” and trying to disrupt his flight. I was to far away to notice the fish in his talons but it would be safe to assume that the menacing crows were attempting to steal a tasty morsel.

The Story of Enoch Part 8

II Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

Enoch felt bad that he had disappointed his dear leader Biff but something inside had shifted. A few days passed and, taking Amos’s advise he looked up and saw a beautiful soaring raptor. Even though Enoch believed he was a turkey, his true eagle eye sight had a very good view of this soaring eagle. He looked at the eagle and he looked at himself. He looked again at the eagle and looked again at himself.

The Story of Enoch Part 7

II Corinthians 4:3

. . . .the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ . . .

As Amos the Wise owl flew off into the sky, Enoch knew he was left with some serious thinking to do. Owls are wise, and this must be a voice to consider. He stretched his wings, looked up at Amos soaring in the sky and felt a sense of joy he had not felt before. It was impossible to describe the joy and it came as a surprise but it felt very good.

The Story of Enoch Part 6

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way to death.

Enoch read all the self help books and listened to Biff’s advise but something was still not right. Every now and than he would stretch out his wings and feel the power of something he could not quite understand.

One day he heard a voice from above hoot down at him. An Owl called out to Enoch, “hey, what are you doing walking around on the ground with your head down.” Enoch explained that he was looking for acorns, as this is what a proper turkey eats for lunch. The owl began to laugh so hard he nearly fell out of the tree. Enoch did not understand what was so funny. The owl apologized for his abrupt response and introduced himself as Amos the Wise.

The Story of Enoch Part 5

John 10:4

. . . .the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

Many weeks past in Enoch’s life and it seemed that the harder he tried to be a good turkey, he was simply not able to succeed. He became more and more discouraged and depressed. One day he decided to go to a turkey bookstore and purchase a best selling self help book on how to succeed as a turkey. He put all the ideas into practice and it seemed to help a little but something was still not right.