The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
DAILY READING • – Matthew 26:26-46; Deuteronomy 1-2; Job 4
The issue of bird migration is a great biological mystery. It is amazing that birds can migrate, for thousands of miles, sometimes cross entire continents, and still return back to the exact same spot where they took off from. Often times when we see birds in our backyards we may have no idea these birds may have just returned from an overseas trip. Millions of migratory birds make epic journeys between their breeding and wintering grounds every year. Some of them in their life span, cover millions of miles, completing some of the longest flights known to science.
A famous experiment showed the ability of birds to find the right direction: A specie of migrating birds called Starlings were caught in large numbers in the Netherlands. Scientists already knew that these birds were travelling from the north-east, and would reach southern England and northern France. They were transported south to Switzerland. Here they were marked, so that they would be reported if found, and then released: Yet they somehow they found the right direction and migrated back to their destinations. On a long journey, humans need at least a map and a compass to find their way—a map for route and distance, and a compass to stay on course. Yet it is amazing that these birds can travel thousands of miles without any gadget and still locate their exact destination. Humans have studied the phenomenon of bird migration for thousands of years. And in recent times, scientists have begun to grasp a bit of how birds may manage such a feat. They are finding that some bird species are born with migration routes genetically encoded in their brains. In other words they have a kind of inborn inner vision and guidance that leads them on these flights.
Inner vision is a mystery not only in birds, but also in humans. It is like a homing device that guides men to their destiny. It is often a puzzle how men, though vision, can arise out of seemingly impossible situations, to greatness. The Bible abounds with such examples; Joseph, Moses, David, Daniel, Esther, all rose from very obscure backgrounds to arrive at great destinies. This is what The guidance of The Holy Spirit does.
Jesus said in John 3:8 ‘The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.’
Everyone born of The Spirit moves like the wind. People just hear the sound, they hear the news of the great happenings around him, but cannot understand how it is being accomplished. A man being guided by The Spirit, is unfathomable. You cannot predict his movements. He is unstoppable. He is headed for the top. He may not look like it at the moment, but he is on his way there. It is only a matter of time before he arrives.
Inner vision is the light that leads men out of the darkness. Inner vision gives you the faith to ignore the physical symptoms of sickness and claim divine health. It makes you declare there is a lifting up, when men say there is a casting down. Inner vision shows you the way out of every challenge, it enables you to see God at work despite negative circumstances. This is what makes you to count it all joy, despite the trials. vision enables you to see the invisible and do the impossible. Indeed where no vision is the people perish, but where there is vision,the people flourish.
It is the entrance of God’s Word that gives light. His word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. When you are connected to The Word, you are no longer walking by sight, but by faith. It really doesn’t matter where you may be right now, once you can see beyond your present situation through the light of The Holy Spirit, victory is sure. To arrive at our destiny of greatness let us walk by The light of The Spirit. Let us seek His guidance. As we study The Word, from within He will begin to show us which way to go, and as we follow, we are sure to arrive at our glorious destination.
PRAYER: Lord, please help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Show me the way to the great destiny you have for me. Please guide me by Your Spirit until I arrive at the greatness You have preordained for me in Jesus Name. .
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There is more to you than meets the eyes. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. – WORDBITE 222. .