The wind

“The wind blows to the south and goes around to the north; around and around goes the wind, and on its circuits the wind returns.” (Eccles. 1:6 ESV)

No one can control the wind except God

We just have to deal with whatever weather conditions come our way; rain, sunshine, nice weather or storms. A number of years ago, Susan and I were attending some classes at Wheaton Bible Collage. Suddenly the skies turned an eerie green and stuff started blowing past the windows. We were then told to go to the basement and wait out the storm, which we did. Later, when we were taking the test, there was a multiple choice question which said: What do you do when a tornado hits? A) Pray, B) Claim Romans 8:28, C) Run to the basement, and D) All of the above. The correct answer was D, All of the above. You pray, and claim Romans 8:28, while running to the basement. It is the right answer when you think about it.

What the Bible tells us about the wind

• The wind blows where it wishes

“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 who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8 ESV)

• Jesus rebuked the wind

“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:39-41 ESV)

• Angels hold back the four winds

“After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree.” (Rev. 7:1 ESV)

• God used the wind to accomplish His purpose

“Then a wind from the Lord sprang up, and it brought quail from the sea and let them fall beside the camp, about a day's journey on this side and a day's journey on the other side, around the camp, and about two cubits above the ground.” (Num. 11:31 ESV)

“But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up.” (Jonah 1:4 ESV)