Tuesday, May 26, 2026 

Scripture 

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2 

Reflections 

The Spirit of God has always been on the move.  

Throughout the entire scriptures, we encounter examples of the power of God being manifest in wind.  In the very beginning of creation, we read about the “wind from God” that swept over the face of the waters.  God’s Spirit was stirring.  Something was about to happen.  God created Adam from the dust of the ground.  When God breathed (wind) into his nostrils, Adam became a living being.  The Spirit was wind.  The Spirit was life. 

We’re reminded of the power of wind when we hear news reports of tornadoes.  It seems unimaginable that wind could be so powerful as to pick up and move houses.  Yet, it happens.  Wind cannot be seen but it can be extremely powerful. 

The same is true of God’s Spirit.  God’s Spirit is powerful.  When God’s Spirit is moving, you know something is going to happen.  We cannot see it, but we can see what it accomplishes. 

We trust God’s Spirit is always on the move.  Watch for what it will accomplish.  Like the wind, it is all around us. 

Prayer 

Lord God, thank you for your powerful active life-giving Spirit.  As I take a deep breath, fill me with your presence.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen. 

Full Reading: Genesis 1:1—2:4a