Following the wind, not trying to direct it


John 3:8 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Like the wind, the person who is led by the Holy Spirit cannot determine where they are being led, they are to follow where the Holy Spirit is leading them.

When I posted my first blog, I did not know anything about them, I had never read any other Blogs before, so I had nothing to compare my entries too, and I can confidently say, when it came to begin typing my first entry, I was in the dark in what to expect.

Who would read something a pastor of a small church fellowship in Coeur d' Alene Idaho would write? After all, most people don't know where Coeur d' Alene Idaho is located.

Over the first 90 days, I did not have one response that anyone had even looked at the first blog I had posted.

However, today, I found the page that showed the statistics regarding my Blogs and found not only had someone viewed this site, there are people who daily come to this site, even if a comment is not left by them.

The reason I bring this up is very simple, although I was a bit apprehensive in the beginning to start this blog, because I did not know what to expect. When the Lord leads me to share something, I will begin to write, if God has spoken to my heart regarding a issue or event, I will share what God has shown me, or spoken to me.

The reason I even began to consider writing a blog, was to allow God to use it to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ or help believers to be encouraged in their faith, or to challenge believers to trust the Lord and His word more in their daily lives.

Although I have not previously posted very many entries, because I did not think anyone was coming to this site, I want to thank those who have taken the time and let you know I hope it has encouraged you to come to faith in Jesus Christ ,or helped to encourage your faith.

The reason this has been my sole purpose in posting my thoughts regarding Jesus Christ and walking in faith with Him, is because once my time on this earth is over, the only thing that will really matter is what I have done for Him.

That is worth my time, I pray it will be worth your reading.

 

 

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  • 1/19/2011 9:56 PM Emmy wrote:
    So true! It is good to know that when we allow God to direct us, His paths for us are always good, even when we can't see where He's taking us or don't think we like where we're going.
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  • 1/20/2011 1:04 PM Ray O wrote:
    Rick,

    It is great to read your words, and I plan on doing it regularly. Since I have been in my Master's program I have had little time to read anything non technical. Neither am I one to follow blogs, although there are a few I visit occasionally when google sends me that way.

    It is refreshing to hear your perspective (I actually have my computer read it to me ) I have enjoyed them and look forward to more.

    -RO
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