Where the Wind Blows
Several weeks ago I was able to connect with a new friend. In the course of our conversation the topic turned to salvation and what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. After spending some time in John 3 we stopped at verses 7 and 8 where Jesus says, “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
After the storms last night, we were again reminded of the power of the wind. According to the local news, several roofs were blown off, houses were literally moved and very large trees were uprooted. WOW!!!!
There is something exciting about a storm….I am not sure what it is….maybe the unknown, the “huddle down in the basement affect.” I think the excitement started for me when I was a kid….I loved a late storm, because it meant I could stay up late. All I had to do was act scared and I was in…..unfortunately, this DNA has been passed down to my own children. Last night, the wind blowing and the tears were flowing as the fears were growing (You would be more impressed with the poetry if you had any idea how long it took to think up :)).
“I’m scared.”
“It’s gonna be ok.”
“But I’m really scared.”
“But it’s really gonna be ok.”
(Cue tears and desperate tone) “I’m really, really scared.”
“Troy, get a grip.” (Totally kidding….just thought I would throw you for a loop….)
Needless to say, we lost quite a bit of sleep last night and most of it was from little footsteps coming upstairs into our room. They were scared about something that was totally out of their control.
According to Wikipedia, “Wind occurs as air is heated by the sun and thus rises. Cool air then rushes in to occupy the area from which the hot air has now moved.”
Jesus made His point that just like wind cannot be adequately described, the affect of salvation cannot be adequately described. When someone relinquishes control and accepts the gift of Jesus, something happens that is indescribable.
My friend that I referenced at the beginining and I were able to reconnect this morning and it was an incredible moment when he called out to accept Jesus. After, he prayed to accept Jesus, he said, “I feel different.” I guess all I can say is that it is like the wind, you can’t adequately describe it, but when it comes you KNOW it by its affects. This is yet another person that has joined so many others in this journey of a LIFE time.
Speaking of journey’s we continue to move to new locations for our Sunday Meetings. This Sunday May, 4 we will meet at our NEWLY-LEASED location at 10:45 for a tour, condensed service and prayer. Following our time at the building we will head over to the “outdoor living room” of the Kansas City Live section of the “Power and Light district” for lunch. There are several restaurants to choose from with prices ranging from $6.00 per person on up. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this celebration, so if you cannot afford to eat here, please let me know. God has already burdened an individual to help anyone in need.
After the storms last night, we were again reminded of the power of the wind. According to the local news, several roofs were blown off, houses were literally moved and very large trees were uprooted. WOW!!!!
There is something exciting about a storm….I am not sure what it is….maybe the unknown, the “huddle down in the basement affect.” I think the excitement started for me when I was a kid….I loved a late storm, because it meant I could stay up late. All I had to do was act scared and I was in…..unfortunately, this DNA has been passed down to my own children. Last night, the wind blowing and the tears were flowing as the fears were growing (You would be more impressed with the poetry if you had any idea how long it took to think up :)).
“I’m scared.”
“It’s gonna be ok.”
“But I’m really scared.”
“But it’s really gonna be ok.”
(Cue tears and desperate tone) “I’m really, really scared.”
“Troy, get a grip.” (Totally kidding….just thought I would throw you for a loop….)
Needless to say, we lost quite a bit of sleep last night and most of it was from little footsteps coming upstairs into our room. They were scared about something that was totally out of their control.
According to Wikipedia, “Wind occurs as air is heated by the sun and thus rises. Cool air then rushes in to occupy the area from which the hot air has now moved.”
Jesus made His point that just like wind cannot be adequately described, the affect of salvation cannot be adequately described. When someone relinquishes control and accepts the gift of Jesus, something happens that is indescribable.
My friend that I referenced at the beginining and I were able to reconnect this morning and it was an incredible moment when he called out to accept Jesus. After, he prayed to accept Jesus, he said, “I feel different.” I guess all I can say is that it is like the wind, you can’t adequately describe it, but when it comes you KNOW it by its affects. This is yet another person that has joined so many others in this journey of a LIFE time.
Speaking of journey’s we continue to move to new locations for our Sunday Meetings. This Sunday May, 4 we will meet at our NEWLY-LEASED location at 10:45 for a tour, condensed service and prayer. Following our time at the building we will head over to the “outdoor living room” of the Kansas City Live section of the “Power and Light district” for lunch. There are several restaurants to choose from with prices ranging from $6.00 per person on up. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this celebration, so if you cannot afford to eat here, please let me know. God has already burdened an individual to help anyone in need.
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