The Spirit is Like the Wind

Written Sunday, November 12, 2006

John 3:88
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.

The Spirit cannot be easily explained. It's like that famous quote regarding pornography, "I cannot tell you what it is, but I know it when I see it." I cannot explain the depth of the friendship that I have with each of you, but I do know that when I'm with you I often feel like I've been near God because it is His Spirit that unites us more than anything else. It's His Spirit within each of us that enable us to share the joy of our salvation as well as the ability to extend the forgiveness, grace, and mercy that are required for friendships among sinners such as us to thrive. In this age of technology, one could easily worship the Lord without setting foot outside the house. Just tune-in to K-LOVE and download a sermon. And while you'd certainly avoid conflict and commitment, you'd also miss out on care and camaraderie.