Blog Post by Ann Kling
Last week, I listened to a choir rendition of “The Lion & The Lamb”. As the final chorus reached the crescendo, it moved me to tears. Yes, Jesus is both The Lamb of God and The Lion of Judah. [click_to_tweet tweet=”As I pondered the words lion and lamb, I remembered the old saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb”. ” quote=”As I pondered the words lion and lamb, I remembered the old saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb”. ” theme=”style6″]
This March could lay claim to the lion as storms and high winds marched across the country. It remains to be seen if it will ease out like a quiet, meek lamb.
Fierce Winds
We watched as the fierce winds broke off limbs from our massive oak trees and strew leaves and debris across our neighbor’s yard. I like to hear the wind whistle through the pine trees lining many of the lots in our community. I can hear it faintly blowing at the end of the block, gaining volume and strength as it rushes past my house. Did you ever wonder where does the wind come from and where does it go? Probably. Most have entertained that question as a child.
The mystique of the Wind
It is a mystery that you can’t see the wind or grasp it in your hand. You can only see the results of it passing by: 
- An East wind divided the Red Sea for the Israelites to cross over on dry land
- Jesus spoke to the wind and waves, “Peace, be still” and they obeyed
- The floods came, and the winds blew down the house built on sand
- A mighty rushing wind filled the house where they were praying in the upper room
My curiosity about wind led me to read John 3:7,8 where Jesus answered Nicodemus’ question about being born a second time. Jesus said, “Do not be surprised that I said to you,’ You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So, it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” This prompted me to research the meaning of the Greek word for wind.Pneumameans: wind, breath, spirit
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Wind of the Spirit
Just as we can’t see the wind, we cannot see the inner work of the Spirit within another person. But just as we can see the results of the wind blowing through the swaying trees, we can see the results of the Holy Spirit indwelling a believer.
Love Patience Faithfulness
Joy Kindness Gentleness
Peace Goodness Self-Control
Next time I see March roaring in like a lion, I will be thinking of The Lion of Judah working in my life through the wind of God, the Holy Spirit.
Prayer
“Father, may others see the good results of Your wind blowing in my life, so they may desire to have You work in their lives too.”
