When God made the oyster, he guaranteed his absolute economic and social security. He built the oyster a house, his shell, to shelter and protect him from his enemies. When hungry, the oyster simply opens his shell and food rushes in for him. He has freedom from want.

But when God made the eagle he gave the eagle blue skies and unlimited space to build his own home! So the eagle builds on the highest mountain. Storms threaten him every day. For food he flies through miles of rain and snow and wind. But let me ask you which inspires you. Which life do you want? The eagle or the oyster? Do you want to lay on the bottom of the ocean or fly into the storm?