WARNING THROUGH THE WINDS by Robert Soto

WARNING THROUGH THE WINDS by Robert Soto

February 22, 2010

Amos 4:13 "He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth-- the LORD God Almighty is his name."

Psalm 104:4 "He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants."

I listened to the wind today and guess what I heard? I heard the voice of God speaking to me in the wind that blew through the trees. I know that may sound funny to you but have you ever stopped and listened to the wind? The wind tells you a lot about a God and Creator who loves you. The wind tells you when a rainstorm is coming by the smell that the wet earth carries as the winds blow. The wind reveals the presence of danger if you take the time to learn the signs. The wind gives you energy to keep on going as it cools your body on a hot, humid day. The wind speaks of God's power - that He exists in the hearts of mankind.

David wrote of the winds when he said, "He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants." Our people would stop and listen to the wind. They could smell the soldiers coming down the beaten path miles before they arrived. The wind pointed us to the buffalo or deer in the distance. The wind warned us of danger, like the smell of a rattlesnake hiding behind a rock or bush. The wind told us of danger to come like tornadoes, thunderstorms and hurricanes. The wind is a gift from God the Creator. Amos said, "He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns dawn to darkness, and treads the high places of the earth-- the LORD God Almighty is his name." Next time the wind blows, listen and hear the Creator speak to you.

Robert Soto, Lipan Apache and pastor of:

McAllen Grace Brethren Church
The Native American New Life Center
Chief of Chiefs Christian Church