Wind is such a fascinating phenomenon.
Though invisible, its presence is unmistakable and its power undeniable. You can’t see it, but you can feel it on your skin and watch it move the world around you.
It’s perhaps no surprise that the Hebrew word ruach (רוּחַ) is used for both wind and Spirit. Like the wind, the Spirit of God cannot be seen, but his presence can be felt and his power is evident (cf. John 3:8; Acts 2:1-4).
As the wind breathes life into the grass, trees, plants, waves, and clouds—animating that which otherwise seems lifeless—so, too, God’s Spirit brings life to the lifeless, energy to the stagnant, beauty to every heart he stirs.
As the wind gives trees a voice and song, so God’s Spirit gives us a voice and song. Through the breath of the Spirit, we do and become what we never could on our own.
What if every time we felt or observed the wind, we prayed for a fresh filling of the Spirit?
This practice has enriched my faith for a little over a year, serving as a helpful reminder and prayer prompt whenever I encounter wind (or even a breeze). I hope it serves you, as well!
~Blake
P.S. The clouds have been beautiful the past few days (at least where I live!). Here’s a pic I snapped a couple of nights ago:
It makes me think of Psalm 19:1-4:
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.
May all creation lead us to worship our Creator in this season!
Blake Glosson (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is a pastoral resident at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, Illinois. He has been published and/or republished or referred by:
- The Gospel Coalition
- Life Bible
- Crosswalk
- Eternal Perspective Ministries (Randy Alcorn)
- Challies.com/Tim Challies (here, here, and here)
- DashHouse (Darryl Dash)
- Moody Radio (here, here, and here)
- The JOY FM (here and here)
- ChurchLeaders.com
- Monergism.com
- The Aquila Report (here, here, and here)
Previously, Blake served as the director of young adults at New Covenant Bible Church in St. Charles, Illinois.
Read “Why Does God Say No to Good Things?” here.
Read or watch “True Guilt vs. False Guilt” here.
Read or watch “How to Have Faith in Brokenness” here.
Read or watch “What Jesus Does with Your Tears” here.
Watch or listen to Blake’s sermons here.
Feel free to drop a comment below with thoughts or questions!