The Wind Blows Where it Will

The bible is a very windy book, beginning with the Spirit or Wind of God brooding over the waters of creation. The prophet Elijah had an epiphany in the midst of a windstorm atop a mountain and Jesus told Nicodemus not only that he needed to be reborn, but that the wind of the Spirit blows where it will.

Yesterday we experienced winds of almost biblical proportions which swept across Ontario. Unfortunately those winds were destructive, leaving lots of people without power and toppling trees.

So, we went for a walk. We love these really windy days by the water because of the energy transmitted to the waves. Lake Ontario was in a fury and it was difficult to steady the camera to take pictures. (click on the images to enlarge) We walked through a wooded area to get to the water and we were keeping a careful eye on the massive trees. Still it was exhilarating.

At times we tend to sentimentalize and tame God, especially around Christmas. I like the powerful imagery of the unpredictable God who takes us to unexpected places, like the wind on a blustery winter day.