"Contrary Winds"

Lately, the Lord has been talking to me about "contrary winds". He has reminded me of the story in Acts, chapter 27, where Paul set sail for Rome and instead ended up on an unknown island after experiencing quite a bit of contrary winds that almost cost them their lives. But God! God had other plans then Paul's planned itinerary and He often does for us as well. Although Paul was warned of impending disaster approaching, he was also assured that no lives would be lost and that God would see him through. So God's promise to Paul was a strong anchor for him to hang onto when the winds got intense. And when the winds blew them onto an island they never had on their map, God poured out signs and wonders and a whole village came to know the wonderful news of the saving grace and power of Jesus, because they ended up in a place they never planned for.
And God is stirring my heart to say that it is often the same for us. We think we are going in one direction and all of a sudden, a contrary wind arises that causes us to shake in our boots...and yet, God's peace and assurance is with us in the midst of it. And the wind takes us places that we never imagined were possible. And God pours out His spirit in amazing ways.
So perhaps we are not to become so fearful of the wind, but begin to hang on in greater trust when the winds begin to blow us "off course" and onto God's course......afterall, He is the One who is the author of the wind.
Something to ponder the next time the wind begins to blow!

Loving the One who is our strength and shelter in the midst of the peaceful and stormy times,
Lynn Heatley
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