When the Wind Blows

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the wishing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. For the good that I wish, I do not do; but I practice the very evil that I do not wish. ” - Romans 7:18-19

When the wind blows through the trees, we know it simply by observing the leaves moving. This is evidence that there is some physical change taking place that has altered the existence of the foliage. This represents a logical conclusion from an alternate point of reference. We deduce that the wind is blowing, not because we see the wind, but because we see the result of the wind. Yet it is completely logical and possible that the leaves are blowing because the tree moved from its foundation. An earthquake tremor or a busy squirrel (depending on the size of the tree) could just as easily cause movement before our eyes. So without a 2nd point of reference, we can't really draw a confident conclusion, only a supposition.

So, what evidence is there in your life that you are walking with the Holy Spirit? Are others able to look at you and deduce that you must be walking with God, or are you silently still in His presence? Paul tells us in Romans that our flesh, this vessel that carries our soul on this earth, is sinful even though our heart and mind are pure. We cannot get away from sin as long as we are drawing breath and blood is flowing through our veins.

Knowing that we are inherently sinful in our flesh, we must resort to extreme self-discipline to His word. It is imperative that our mind and heart are fueled daily with His word, and it becomes part of our DNA. One day, this human existence will expire, and our flesh, bones, organs, and muscles will return to dust. But in that glorious day, the Holy Spirit will take our souls to be joined with our Savior and Father in eternal peace. Do not let your earthly existence establish the standard by which your soul will be judged one day. As the tree gives way to the quiet existence of a wind blowing through, so should your soul give way to the Holy Spirit and likewise demonstrate that to all who look upon your life. 

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It Takes Faith

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“In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.””  – Luke 8:25

He came to this earth to bring salvation to all mankind.  His actions throughout his ministry demonstrate the Love of God the Father.  He taught his disciples as they walked together from city to city and across the countryside and desert of Israel.  In Luke’s 8^th chapter we find Jesus performing multiple miracles, calming the waters, casting out demons, healing the sick and restoring life to a girl who had just passed.  In each situation, faith is required.

Where is your faith?  If you, like me, run into problems in life, and immediately look around your surroundings for an answer, are we really exercising faith.  Mary, had faith in what the Angel Gabriel told her, about her child. Joseph, had faith in what the Angel Gabriel told him, about Mary’s pregnancy.  Elizabeth had faith when she hosted Mary, during her pregnancy.  Peter, John, James, Andrew and the others all had faith to follow Jesus Christ, when He called them. 

In Luke 8 even the demons had faith in Christ, and knew He was the Son of God, for they cried out in fear when He came upon them, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” (Luke 8:28)  The woman who had been bleeding for 12 years touched His robe, she showed faith in His healing powers, that just a touch could heal her.  The centurian, enemy of the Jews, had enough faith to know that Christ’s healing powers could save his daughter, even though she had just died.

All of these demonstrate to you and I that with true faith in His authority and power we can take on any challenge we face.  From the smallest problems to the biggest, He has authority over everything – nature, finances, health, sin and even demons.  Our job is to believe, trust and have faith that He will act on our behalf.  During this Christmas season, exercise your faith to know the Christ child in your daily walk.  Be blessed.



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