wind

The wind of change is sweeping across the landscapes of our lives and the nations in this world today. We can let it carry us away. We can fight against it. Or we walk with the wind, knowing that it will blow us into a different tomorrow and a new season. For the better or the worse.

The wind can howl and destroy along its path; driving the tumble-jumbleweeds of confusion across the pathways of our days. It howls its haunting fury - ruffling feathers and downing oaks. We get entangled in the mess, the chaos and the confusion. But just as destructive as it may be, it can also gently fill our sails and guide us through the waves to a safe harbour. Sometimes fierce and ferocious; sometimes pleasant and peaceful. The quietness is palpable and the stillness permeates the air in silence when it has blown by. And we listen. For an answer to our questions.

Jesus commanded the wind. He would “speak to the wind and it would change direction."

Elijah, the prophet knew about the wind. In 1 Kings 19 verses 11-12,

The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.”

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

Sometimes the answer comes softy. Are we listening?

Winds bring words from the past that are used to remind us of history. The people, their stories, their song. There are winds that bring spiritual healing to the hearts, minds and souls of the people. Winds bring a story we need to hear carried across time itself for the next generation. Words on the wind make music to make the heart sing. Bring that music into your life. Feel it. Dance with it. Listen to it. Speak it. Share it. Even in the silence, you will hear a whisper of the wind. Change is coming. Listen for it.