Wind Turbines and the Wind of the Spirit—Ripe for the Miraculous

Recently in prayer, the Lord showed me a vision of a wind turbine and begin to speak to me about the wind of the spirit. I previously preached a message on roosters on a weathervane and how we need to be like the rooster and go wherever the wind of the spirit blows. Today, we will look at another aspect of the wind of the spirit via wind turbines.

The Lord is speaking to us about the wind of the spirit because as a church, we are currently at a time where the Lord is preparing to blow his Spirit upon us like never before. We have been experiencing mighty moves of the Lord in our services as a result. The wind of the spirit is also part of the supernatural catalyst that comes behind us and pushes us forward into our destinies. The Lord is telling us to prepare for more-all we have seen so far is a prelude.

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The Concept of Holy Spirit as Wind

In the Scripture a comparison is made between the powerful operations of the Holy Spirit's wind and the blowing of Earth's wind. 

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.

Acts 2:2 | A sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.”

If you’ve experienced a heavy windstorm, you know the power and strength of wind. You can’t see the wind, but you certainly can detect its power in the way leaves are blown around and tree branches bend and break. Both the Hebrew and Greek languages convey vivid images of the Holy Spirit. The Old Testament Hebrew word for God’s Spirit (the “Spirit of Yahweh”) means “spirit” and “breath.” The New Testament Greek word also means “spirit” and “breath,” as well as “wind.”

In the story of Nicodemus, Jesus points out that the Spirit of God is like a wind that blows where it pleases; while lacking shape or form, the Spirit has a will. And a person’s will is a key aspect of their personality. Jesus’ likening the Holy Spirit to wind or breath also echoes the Spirit’s power as the life-giving force of creation. And Jesus makes clear to Nicodemus that the Spirit gives life to people who are spiritually dead. Moreover, the story of Pentecost not only represents the awesome power of God’s Holy Spirit; but also marks the beginning of a new era. From Pentecost onward, the Spirit breathes new life into the spiritually dead, moving them to follow the risen Lord Jesus.

The Coming Wind of the Holy Spirit

Luke 3:16 promises that Jesus would baptize his followers with the Holy Spirit and fire. This was partially fulfilled at the feast of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Acts 2:2-3, NLT | “Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm …Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.”   

Acts 2:13 | The disciples were later accused of being drunk with wine as they spoke in tongues and were filled with the Holy Spirit.

In 1985, internationally respected prophet Bob Jones prophesied three great future moves of the Holy Spirit that would occur in the reverse order described in Acts 2. First, a wine move, then fire, then wind. He accurately predicted that the wine move (later known as the Toronto Move) would start within ten years of 1985. In January 1994, this move indeed broke out at Toronto Airport Church in Canada.

There are some signs that the fire move has started, though not yet in its fullness. As we hunger and pray for it, the Lord will release a greater fire of prayer, mission, love for Jesus, and love for his Word upon the global church. As a large fire burns, it draws in air from the surrounds and creates wind. The wind will follow the fire.

What will the wind of the Spirit look like?

Ezekiel 37:5 | “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.”

In a vision, the prophet Ezekiel saw the parched bones of a long dead army assemble into skeletons which were then clothed with tissue and skin. But they lay prostrate and lifeless. Then God told him to prophesy to the winds:

Ezekiel 37: 9-10, NLT | “Speak a prophetic message to the winds, son of man. Speak a prophetic message and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, O breath, from the four winds! Breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again.’ So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army.”  

The whole vision represented the dead hopes of exiled Israel being resurrected. One aspect of the wind of the Spirit will be to resurrect and awaken a great army of Christians who will be filled with hope, holiness, and the power of the Holy Spirit. This in turn will give an unprecedented witness to a world that has strayed far from God. Multitudes will come into the Kingdom of God before Christ returns to rule the nations, as God is not willing for any to perish. But there will be a spiritual battle, so the army imagery is relevant.

Another aspect of the wind of the Spirit may have been revealed recently in a vision to John Kilpatrick, the leader of the Brownsville Revival in Pensacola, USA. Kilpatrick had led his church to pray for revivial for years. The revival began on Father's Day, 1995, a Sunday. Evangelist Steve Hill was the guest speaker. Later, Hill and Kilpatrick told of "a mighty wind" that blew through the church, news of which quickly spread across the world. The revival lasted for six years and at its height, drew as many as 5,500 people a night. If you study all the significant revivals from Azusa Street to the recent Asbury revival, it all started with just a small group of people that really went after the Lord in consecration and worship.

As a church, we are to be a movement. We will be experiencing mighty moves of God in our services, and it will attract the multitudes-revival will explode in our midst. But for this to happen we need to consecrate our lives and we need to worship. Knowing that we’re called for a great revival. Study all the past great revivals and be praying that we will house a great revival too in this city which will spill over to the nations!

Reflections on wind turbines

In prayer recently, I had a vision of wind turbines and the Lord started speaking to me. There are some spiritual parallels between the wind turbine and God’s reality in our life.

• Wind turbines exist in wide open spaces. There is a sense of freedom in being out away from everything. There is a sense of simplicity in that much of their work is done behind the scenes. They are not a visibly big production! When I think of the freedom we have in Jesus, I am constantly reminded of His grace—pursuing, promising, and pulsating through me to produce what He wills.
  

• I want to mimic the posture of a wind turbine with my heart and mind. The wind turbine looks like it is set in a permanent posture of worship. Standing straight with its three rotor blades upturned, the wind turbine is prepared for the wind to energize it. The blades appear to reach to the heavens. I want to be alert to Jesus in heart and mind, with my hands reaching up for His protection and provision in prayer.
  

• These turbines are intentionally designed to catch the wind. The majority of rotor blades are set to face upwind. There is intentionality in the design and placement to receive the wind. Wind is a common symbol for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. I want to be intentional in walking with Jesus so that I not only receive the wind (Spirit) but am controlled by the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). For me, this means sitting down with Jesus before I embrace my phone. And returning to Him throughout the day. I want to be intentional in hearing from Jesus.
  

• I understand that these massive (weighing tons) wind turbines need just a little wind. The most common turbines need only about 7-9 mph of wind to turn and produce some electricity. In general, they start to hit their stride around 30 mph and begin to produce the most power (converted to electricity) at 55 mph. When I find my adequacy in Christ, the Spirit empowers me to serve Jesus in powerful ways (2 Corinthians 3:5-6). A simple, responsive discipline of staying in touch with Jesus will empower me to serve Him.
  

• I find a selflessness in these turbines. The mighty turbine is not saving any of this energy for itself. Acting at high capacity, it produces power which is converted to electricity. The electricity benefits many people who will never see the turbine. I want to be selfless in my service—willing to serve without receiving anything in return. I want Jesus to multiply my efforts. The Lord wants to move in and through us-if we are connected to the source, if we can catch the wind, we will experience the power of God (electricity) and bring it to others. When the power of God moves in and through us that way, we will experience and house miracles.
  

• Finally, although wind turbines appear on various terrains-I have never seen a wind turbine alone. They are grouped in clusters in areas of high wind concentration to produce the most power possible. We must serve Jesus together in community. I am a far more productive servant of the Lord because I am loved and challenged by my church family, than I could ever be alone. We are blessed to have each other as we serve Jesus together. How do these reflections inspire you? May the Lord who brings forth the wind (Psalm 135:7) to power the wind turbines be more real in your life as you walk with Him today.

Psalms 135:7 | “He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.”

We need to be like that wind turbine-we need to be like that rooster on the weathervane-we need to discern the direction of the wind and catch it!

The Image of the Spanner

The Lord showed me a spanner and said to me “you need to be exact, applying just the right amount of pressure-yet delicate when using a spanner, and similarly, you need the right balance of being able to move in precision and sensitivity in this season without fearing pressure...” It is the right amount of pressure that causes us to grow and this also propels us forward!

How is the Holy Spirit blowing in your life today?

Listen for the Spirit’s breathing and moving as he gives you opportunities to be a witness for Jesus.

“Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the way you love, and do what you would do.”

Prayer:

Father God, thank you for the wind and breath of your Spirit. May your spirit breathe life upon me and renew my strength. Be the lifter of my head and help me to stand upright like a wind turbine, as a conduit to do Your will. Father, release your fire upon me, my family and Your church. Move us to pray, pursue missions, a love of You and a love for Your word each day. In Jesus name, Amen.