True Wind Power
Read: Acts 2: 1-4
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of violent wind came from Heaven
and filled the whole house where they were sitting. - Acts 2: 2
Wind is a source of power. Its power can be destructive, as the force
of hurricanes and tornadoes can testify. Wind can tear shingles off
roofs or scatter trash cans down the street.
But, properly harnessed wind can be the source of energy driving wind
farm turbines which are a renewable source of power for our
electrical energy needs.
In the Bible, wind can be the source of destruction as when God told
Elijah to go out and stand on the mountain. “Then a great and
powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before
the Lord.” (1 Kings 19:11)
But, the wind can also be the precursor to the delivery of God’s
word or instructions as it was for Elijah (1 Kings 19:12). Or, wind
can be the vehicle for announcement and sharing God’s Holy Spirit
as it was for the disciples on Pentecost. (Acts 2: 2-4)
The next time you are aware of the blowing of the wind, think of it
as a reminder of God’s power and listen for God’s voice.
Mike Bernhardt
Prayer: God of Power and Glory, energize us with the power of your
Holy Spirit to follow your will and go out into the world and
continue the work of making disciples for you.
Prayer Focus: Missionaries
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