Moved By the Wind of God

Scripture – Acts 8:36-40: ³⁶As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” ³⁸And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. ³⁹When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. ⁴⁰Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

Reflection: – Through the scriptures, this man came to know and accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He was baptized as a sign of that new birth. His heart was changed. He “went on his way rejoicing.” And he never saw Philip again.

The Spirit had other plans for Philip. So he was taken to new places where he kept preaching this wonderful good news to all kinds of people.

I just finished reading John 3. In that chapter Jesus likens the movement of the Spirit to the wind. It’s a great image. Wind is invisible. I can only see its affects. Sometimes wind rearranges things. Sometimes it causes me to adjust the way I do things. Sometimes it brings refreshment to my body and soul. It can be used. It can never be owned or tamed.

How has the Spirit moved you in your life? At what points have you resisted? I think today I’ll practice being moved and see what happens. How about you?