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NASB | John 3:8 "The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:8 "The wind blows where it wishes and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." |
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Bible Note: We must not forget the true message of this passage. It is speaking of the Holy Spirit having freedom to move, and you must understand the operations of the Holy Spirit can be compared to the wind. You don't know where the wind has come from or where it is going, yet you can hear the wind. But the scripture didn't end at the Spirit of God, it goes on to say "So is everyone that is born of the Spirit". This scripture is not just to give us a deep revelation on what the Spirit of God is doing but to give mature christians revelation of what their lives are to be like. It is strong spiritual meat for the mature christian that is born of the Spirit and walking after the Spirit and not after the flesh. When you are born of the Spirit you move in the flow of the Spirit of God, allowing your life to be governed by God.(James 4:13-15) For where the spirit of the Lord is there is Liberty. Is there liberty in your life to allow the Spirit of God to say now lets leave here and go there? If not give God freedom to direct your spirit by His Spirit, because the spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord. It is how He directs. |