Session Three

PRAYER and FASTING

WIND / BREATH

‘Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ‘ Acts of the Apostles 2:2

REFLECTION

In both original biblical languages, the word for ‘Spirit’ is identical to the word for ‘Wind’ or ‘Breath’ (Ruach in Hebrew; Pneuma in Greek). This tells us two exceptional ways the Holy Spirit works.

In the creation story God breathed physical life into Adam. In Ezekiel’s picture of the valley of dry bones, the Spirit breathes into dry bones to bring a fallen army back to life. The Holy Spirit is the breath of God that gives life to dead souls and impart eternal spiritual life

Jesus reminds us that the wind blows where it wishes. You cannot see the wind, capture it or control it but we can see its impact. The Holy Spirit moves in divine sovereignty, shaping and reshaping hearts and circumstances according to God’s will.

In a world of spiritual apathy, when dry bones or exhaustion sets in. We cannot just magic up spiritual energy through human effort. We need the breath and wind of God to blow and revitalise our lives so we can move forward to be a blessing to others.

DEVOTIONAL QUOTE

“”Notice that both in Hebrew and Greek, the word for ‘Spirit’ is the same as the word for ‘breath’ or ‘wind.’ The Holy Spirit is the mysterious, sovereign, invisible power of God that breathes life into dead souls.” — Adapted John Piper (Desiring God)

PRAYER POINT

Personal and Family: Pray for a fresh breath of the Holy Spirit to awaken any spiritually dry, tired, or stagnant areas in your life and family, bringing renewed vitality and hope. Pray for those within your family who have never experienced the Holy Spirit to be touched by the breath of God
The Church: Pray that the church will yield to the movement of the Holy Spirit rather than human agendas—allowing His sovereign wind to direct our worship, outreach, and mission.
Nations & Communities: Pray that the Spirit of God will blow across our communities, breathing salvation, moral and spiritual resurrection into broken lives, families, and institutions.

MEDITATE

‘like the roaring of a mighty windstorm…’

You cannot manufacture the wind, but you can set your sails to catch it. Take a moment to sit in quiet surrender before God. Ask yourself: Where in my life am I trying to row by my own power instead of raising my sails to the Spirit’s wind?

Question for Reflection:

In what area of your life or ministry feel like “dry bones” today, and how can you invite the Holy Spirit to breathe fresh resurrection life into that situation?