S – I looked and heard an eagle flying high overhead, crying out in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who live on the earth, because of the remaining trumpet blasts that the three angels are about to sound!” 

Revelation 8:13 CSB

O – Commentary:

Warning was given that the next three trumpets would be more severe and devastating than those which preceded them. The triple woe announced by an eagle warned of coming judgment.

 John F. Walvoord, “Revelation,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 952.

A – Interesting that in the midst of the entire judgement, God still sends a messenger to warn the people that the worst is yet to come.  It demonstrates a heart of compassion that God has for his creation in terrible time.  Could it also be another opportunity for them to recognize God in their own life?  

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you today.  We want our hearts to honor and align with you.  You reach out to us as and call to us daily.  Help us not to miss the opportunity to proclaim you as our Lord and Savior.