Sitting in Dallas, TX on June 6, 2008, I was curious about the onslaught of the tempestous winds that had blown for the past two weeks. After a week of non-stop winds, I knew there was more to the whistling and rustling of the winds through the tree-lined streets of North Dallas. I watched how the winds blew through the trees communicatng with each branch and leaf AND how the trees responded. The wind was speaking... whispering... gently delivering a message. Was anyone listening? Although the wnds were strong, powerful and forceful, yet they were gentle and calming. Immediately, I knew they were not meant as a destructive force, but in her own very special way nature was demonstrating what was happening in the spirit realm.
As I've lived in the southwest for a few years and never experienced the winds to this consistent degree, I inquired of the Lord. This is the encouragement that connected with my spirit...
The winds were "of change" - they blew away an abundance of chaff and debris from the earth and began a cleansing in the land. The winds blew open doors of oportunity and receptivity for full-time kingdom ministry in preparation of the Lord's return. Every assignment that God has given you will now come to pass without interruption, adversity and hindrance. All resources are NOW in place - be open and receive.
NOW is the time for kingdom ministry to go forth. As the called of the Lord, according to His purpose, NOW is the time for the desires and passions to manifest that He placed in your spirit. Whatever He assigned you to do for the kingdom, the time is NOW to fulfill it.
In the past few years, the East Winds blew and caused storms that wrecked every aspiration and attempt; blew and appeared to wither every harvest from the seeds planted; and tempestously tried to blow away hope, faith and inspiration.
And if lost hope and despair were not enough, the West Winds came and brought with it what seemed like years of plagues of locust and cankerworns that ate away at every endeavor, venture and undertaking - year by year and bit by bit.
And, recently in the past couple of years, the winds made a shift and blew down in the valley. The North Winds blew and caused a light, tranquil rain that was refreshing. And from somewhere in the very pit of your sanctified soul, a renewal of strength and energy burst forth. The passions, dreams and plans of the Lord were ignited. In 2007, the trek from the floor of the valley began.
And in May, June 2008, the South Winds blew with its gentle, placid and serene breeze, soothing and purifying the God-inspired visions of ministry. From these South Winds grew opportunities and all resources (including human and financial) to complete the assignment of kingdom ministry and fulfill God's command.
Remember, Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Philippians 1:6, "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
AMEN and so be it!
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A wonderful commentary Lady J! Thank you for writing it. I too have noticed the winds also, but I didn't inquire of the Lord about it then and there. I must remember to inquire of the Lord in all things natural and supernatural. Instead, I have noticed other things: earthquakes, floods, storms, volcanic eruptions and powerful tornadoes on the news. I understand that the Devil can't whip up a storm without God's permission, so I know these disasters happening in the world, as tragic as they may be, are for the benefit of God's chosen foot-soldiers. They are the ones coming to people's aid and in those darkest hours, they are shining the light of Jesus in their paths. Case example: Mynamar, the military regime that had been cruel to gentle Buddhist priests and the populace protesting for democracy last year, has been visited w/ the worst typhoon in history this year. And who has come to their aid amongst the nations? Many Christian-aid workers that's who. I hear that many Buddhists are hearing about Jesus for the first time, or learning more about Christ and beginning to understand Him and His work. Amen!
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