.....wind

 

When the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. And when the north wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does Luke 12:55

The real estate salesman said, "This house has both its good points and its bad points. To show you I'm honest, I'm going to tell you about both. The disadvantages are that there is a chemical plant one block south and a slaughterhouse a block north."

"What are the advantages?" inquired the prospective buyer.

"The advantage is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing."

While the buyers may not have appreciated the smells, at least they’d always know which way the wind was blowing!

In our spiritual lives, we also need to discern which way the wind is blowing. Jesus warned the people in Luke 12 that they could interpret the weather, but they struggled to recognize the spiritual signs around them. As Christians, we are constantly surrounded by different "winds" —cultural trends, personal emotions, and spiritual influences. Some of these winds carry truth, while others lead us away from God’s will.

How do we discern God's direction? By staying in God’s Word, seeking his wisdom in prayer, and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. When we do that, we’ll not only know which way the wind is blowing — we’ll know which way God is leading us

Lord, help me to discern the winds around me and to follow your direction. Give me the wisdom to recognize your guidance and the courage to walk in your ways. In Jesus’ name, amen.

- alan smith