Eagles know about wind. They set their wings into the wind allowing it lift them higher. Jesus understood wind. He could make it obey. We encounter various winds; those of threat, others of change, and of course the times.
Tim Elmore wrote a piece in one of his books. Surely it pertains. When the wind is strong, a sailor has three choices: to hold the rope and let the wind take him where he doesn't want to go; to let go of the rope and drift aimlessly along; or to learn to adjust the sails so they will take him where he wants to go. The third option is a picture of relevance. The wind represents our changing culture. A sailor can use the wind or be used by it. The wind can be a friend or a foe depending on what we do with it. Good sailors don't fear the wind; they utilize it.
To know this did not come naturally for me. Such may appear more fitting in my walk today; but such hasn't always been the case. The things which pull us down are actually winds of power which can be used to propel us into our best days ever. I encourage any who have stress blowing to consider tapping into this source rather than trying to escape it.
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I'm learning this to be true! I was always taught to bring people out of the world rather than to put myself INTO their world. There's clearly a balance, but when we approach in wisdom, prayer and trusting God to plant His church great things can occur! We have made a sub-culture in the church and so far removed ourselves from everyday life that we are no longer able to SEE the Lepers, much less touch them! I don't mean to generalize the church, but it seems to me that there is some struggle in this area! Keep praying and trusting the Lord to open our eyes...and sails to the wind! msg
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