Rushing Wind

"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."  Jesus speaking, John 14:26

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and filled all the house where they were sitting-Acts 2:2

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost-Acts 2:4a

Recently we had an air duct cleaning company come to our house to prep for our new heater and AC unit. Unfortunately, it is time to replace the older units.  In order for the new units to work properly and efficiently, the duct work needed to be cleaned out.  A large vacuum hose was attached to our current heater and literally sucked out all of the dust and debris that had built up in past years.  Then, the Technician went to each vent, and air exchanger in the entire house with an air compressor hose that he used to blow pressured air down into the vacuum to make sure no dust and debris were left inside the air ducts.  The air ducts became wind tunnels.

I asked the Technician what types of things he has seen blown out of, or vacuumed up from the air ducts since he has worked there?  He scrunched up his nose and said, 'Lot's of things; dust, dirt, dead mice, tennis balls, food, jewelry....'

It had me thinking.

What am I harboring in my life that has prevented the Holy Spirit from flowing through me?

Has something blocked, or clogged the Holy Spirit from working properly and efficiently in my life?

Do I have a 'dead rat' of sin that is causing my attitude to stink?  Maybe I've allowed dust and debris to cover my God-given talents and abilities?

Have I forgotten that I am treasured by God, and allowed my Gems, (possibly the Fruit of the Spirit) to tarnish?

Have I limited the Holy One of Israel because I have not asked God to fill me with His Holy Spirit as I begin each day?  Unconfessed sin?

Just like the vents in my house needed a good cleaning, my spirit needs a good cleaning every day.  I need to confess and remove the sins of yesterday, so that the Lord can work through me today, for His Glory!

    But that's just me!

"The Spirit-filled life is not a special, deluxe edition of Christianity.  It is part and parcel of the total plan of God for His people."  A.W. Tozer

Rushing Wind

Keith Green The Ministry Years

1981

Rushing wind blow through this temple,

blowing out the dust within,

come and breathe your breath upon me,

I've been born again.

Holy Spirit, I surrender,

take me where you want to go,

plant me by your living water,

plant me deep so I can grow.

Jesus, you're the One, who sets my spirit free,

use me Lord, glorify, your Holy Name through me.

Separate me from this world, Lord,

Sanctify my life for you,

daily change me to your image,

help me bear good fruit.

Every day you're drawing closer,

trials come to test my faith,

but when all is said and done, Lord,

It was worth the wait!