Gods Spirit is Like the Wind “Just as you can hear the wind but cant tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you cant explain how people are born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 Many writers have compared Gods Spirit to the wind. No one can see the wind; it comes and goes as it pleases. No one can box it in or stop it from blowing, yet we can see the results. We see the winds massive strength in roiling tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons. But it can also be gentle, like the whisper of a breeze off the ocean. It can bring the smell of soft rain on the leaves or the freshness of spring through an open window. Is this not like the wonderful contrast of our God who can both topple rulers and calm the fears of a little child? Meteorologists try to predict the wind, yet with only partial success. Weather forecasters are often taken by surprise when a deadly tornado materializes or hurricanes turn at the last moment. In a similar way, Gods presence and work cannot be predicted for He does what He wills (of course, He will not contradict His nature). Yet a wind analogy is inadequate to completely describe the awesome presence of our infinite Creator who lives outside the time-space dimension in which we find ourselves bound. Solomon, the wisest king of Israel, who built the temple of God in Jerusalem, asked, Will God really live on earth? Why, even the highest heavens cannot contain You. (1 Kings 8:27) Unlike the wind, God is literally in every place in the entire universe at the same time! Not a single atom in any galaxy is hidden from His sight. Your View of God Really Matters … The next time a wind comes up, observe its effects. Toss some grass blades into it, and watch them. The wind may be invisible, but it is real, with real effects. Likewise, we may not be able to see God with our physical eyes, but we can see the effects of His presence. What is one effect of Gods presence that you have seen? 1 Kings 8:27-30 Because God is ever-present, He is always with me.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:53:41 +0000
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