Proverbs 30:4
"Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath establish all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?"
God gathereth the winds in His fists.
Psalm 135:7
"He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries."
God bringeth the wind out of His treasuries.
There is no doubt in my mind as to who is in charge of the weather.
No man can foretell the wind or what direction it will come out of. The wind is a mysterious force! Jesus said in St. John 3:8, "The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit."But, let me tell you - the wind doesn't blow at random. As our scriptures above indicate, there is One who controls the winds.
The Bible has much to say about the wind. #1- the stormy, devastating, east winds (Psalm 48:7
Isaiah 27:8) #2 - the cold, bitter, north winds (Job 37:9-10) #3 - the warm, gentle, south winds
(Job 37:17/ Psalm 78:26) and #4 - the refreshing, restoring, west wind.(Exodus 10:19)
Today I will be talking to you about Spiritual Winds.
We all love those soft, warm, pleasant winds - especially in life; when things are running smooth, everyone compliments you, blesses you. Those are the times you feel like leaping over a wall, taking a run - because you know you've got the devil on the run.... your "Glory Train" is going down the mountain. Don't you just love those pleasant winds when everyone is in unity, in one accord and loving one another?
But, wait a minute. Regardless of which wind blows, it comforts us to know that God holds the winds in His fists and He bringeth them out of His treasuries. He is in full control of the winds. They accomplish His purpose and He know what is best for us. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Many times when winds are contrary we feel and think that the devil is going to destroy us for sure. Be reminded of our scriptures previously mentioned and know with confidence that the devil does not control Heaven's Weather Bureau. Child of God, if you are experiencing a nor'easter situation in your life - Hold On! Trust the One who holds the winds in His fists. He will send a south wind before long. He is just working something out in your life for your good and His glory. Winds of trial, trouble and tests will surely come to us. Thank God for His winds of deliverance!
We are told that cold winds make trees more hardy and that during the winter winds the roots of the trees go down deeper to rich soil and water. Come Spring this makes the trees foliage more beautiful and fruitful. This is true in our spiritual journey. When we are deeply rooted we are made stronger, and our lives are more fruitful.
Song of Solomon 4:16 - "Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits."
God is in control of the wind. He is in control of your life.
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