Where is His Wind Blowing Today?

Lately I have been thinking about the story of Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a wise man, a thinker, and curious about Jesus. He took pains to seek Jesus out and question Him about eternal things. I love Jesus’ reply:

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, `Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’

Nicodemus saith unto him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?’

Jesus answered, ‘Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 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.’ “

-John 3:3-8

What an amazing gift it is to be born again! It’s no wonder that Nicodemus “marveled.” I still marvel at my own second birth. I also marvel to think that He allows me to be a part of His incredible grace to another. For me, this is what Andrew Partners is all about—encouraging each other to actively seek something that transcends our own interests and our everyday lives. I long to see others born and to marvel alongside them—don’t you?

Like the wind, God’s Spirit moves mysteriously through this world, opening the spiritual eyes of those who cannot see. As the direction, speed and force of the physical wind is mysterious, so are the exact workings of His Spirit. I love His unpredictability! Often, He chooses to work in unlikely places, at unlikely times, through unlikely people. He works with my best efforts and thankfully, at times, despite my “best” efforts!

This is a great source of comfort to me—I’m so glad things don’t hinge upon the eloquence of my words or my ability to do precisely the right thing. And, although I need to be prepared, I don’t have to have every answer neatly packaged and ready to dispense. Thankfully, sharing Christ doesn’t require me to have it “all together.” It only requires my willingness--to be willing to go and testify to what He’s done and continues to do--to watch for signs of His wind and to faithfully pray for wind in the lives of those around me. How freeing! And what a privilege!

Where is His wind blowing today? Where do you see Him working in the lives of your neighbors, friends, or family? Do you know anyone “curious” like Nicodemus, who is asking questions and wanting to know more?