One of my many part-time jobs while going to college was working for a man who fixed attic fans. Since I am afraid of heights it was not my favorite job. I miss the old fashion attic fan, but I don’t miss working on them. This is the time of year when you could open the windows and enjoy the cool evening air. Modern homes are built with no thought to flow-through ventilation. Thus, we end up having to turn on the air conditioners during the day and the furnace at night.
The principle of flow-through ventilation applies to our Christian lives as well. The Greek word “spirit” as in the Holy Spirit, is also translated as “wind” or “breath” in the Scriptures. We are expected to remain open for Him to blow through our lives at His convenience, and not just during regular church services or even just during our devotional time.
That Greek word is used in both ways when John 3:8 is talking about our basic salvation experience. It says,
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Acts 2:2 speaks about the Holy Spirit coming to empower the church. It says,
“Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind and It filled the whole house where they were sitting.”
Both of these passages illustrate that we are to openly receive the fresh presence of God’s Spirit. Just as sailboats must raise their sails in order to receive any benefits from the wind, we must raise our eyes toward heaven and invite God’s Spirit to blow through our lives. He may set you on a whole new course for life, but at the very least He will give you the power to keep going no matter what problems may come your way.
Bro. Dennis