Waiting on the Spirit

“It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” (Zechariah 4:6 NLT)

Sailing a boat is easier on a breezy day. You adjust the sails and the wind does the work. When there is no wind, you have to paddle by your own strength...or wait. 

The Holy Spirit is like the wind. When the Spirit comes, all we have to do is adjust our sails. Without the Spirit, progress is hard. Our own efforts amount to paddling with our hands in a vast ocean. 

“When thou shalt allow My Spirit to have free course, when thou dost cease to interfere with My moving within thee, then those things which shall be accomplished both within thee and through thee shall be verily the Life of God. For My Spirit is the Spirit of Life, and My Spirit is the motivating power of Divine energy.” (Francis Roberts, Come Away My Beloved)

Waiting on the Spirit takes patience and perseverance. We invite Him to come, pray expectantly, remain receptive, and watch alertly. When we allow the Spirit of God to take over, when we stop meddling, amazing things happen. In our own strength we achieve very little, but through the power of the Holy Spirit we accomplish much.