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Catching Wind

DawnCheré Wilkerson

VOUS Church • May 12, 2025 • 40 min

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Summary

Waiting on God is not merely passing time, but an active opportunity to catch the wind of the Holy Spirit and receive divine elevation and rest. When we choose trust over fear, God lifts us above our circumstances, granting us a higher perspective that transforms how we see our struggles. As we wait patiently, the Holy Spirit reshapes our desires, brings deep healing, and empowers us to live fully in God's grace.

Themes

Waiting on GodHoly Spirit PowerTrust vs. FearSpiritual ElevationDivine PerspectivePatience and Grace

Key Points

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Waiting on the Lord is not merely passing time; it is the posture where believers catch the Holy Spirit's wind and receive supernatural strength.
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Rising up in God's supernatural power does not start with what we see or understand, but with a decision to trust Him.
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Viewing life's challenges through fear makes obstacles look like giants and causes us to view ourselves like grasshoppers, while faith grants us God's perspective.
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Just as eagles soar by catching wind currents rather than exhausting themselves with constant flapping, believers are called to soar on the Spirit rather than strive in human effort.
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Self-protective efforts to guard against disappointment can inadvertently rob believers of the wonder and grace God reserves for the waiting room.
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Spiritual maturity involves being quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, trusting that difficult seasons will pass as we stay focused on God.
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What feels like a delay to us is often God's patient grace at work, allowing time for healing, reshaped desires, and spiritual freedom.

Sermon Moments

“Waiting is not a season. Waiting is life.”

“Rising up in supernatural power begins when we decide to trust, not by what we see or understand in our finite mind.”

“Eagles utilize the wind; they don't simply work their wings. When we wait on God, we catch His wind and glide with ease instead of exhausting ourselves with striving.”

“The room is named the wonder of His grace, and we are never locked out of God's presence or joy while we wait.”

“Don't strive, soar. Wait on the wind.”

“A piece of paper flat on the ground is bound by gravity, but molded and propelled by a master's hands, it catches the wind and soars across the room.”

“What feels like a delay to us is God's patient grace bringing healing, reshaping our desires, and breaking us free.”

This Week

Set aside dedicated time each day to wait silently in God's presence, asking the Holy Spirit to renew your strength rather than striving in your own willpower.

When faced with intimidating challenges, pray for God's perspective to see your situation from His higher view rather than focusing on fear.

Refrain from reacting rashly or harshly to difficult news or texts; practice James 1:19 by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Reframe your waiting season as a period of God's patient grace, thanking Him for the internal healing and reshaping taking place in your life.

Look for practical ways to pour love, joy, and encouragement into those around you right now, rather than putting your life on hold until your situation changes.

Release self-protective mechanisms and fear of disappointment by surrendering your heart completely into God's trustworthy hands.

Ask the Holy Spirit for spiritual sensitivity and discernment to notice when wind currents are changing in your life so you can follow His guidance.

Remember This

When we choose to trust God in our waiting, we stop striving in our own strength and catch the wind of the Holy Spirit, which elevates our perspective and carries us above life's weariness.

A Challenge for You

I'm choosing today to wait for the wind. Surrender your strength to Him today, stop chasing the wind, and trust Him to elevate your view and carry you on His Spirit.

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