The Invisible Forces – Nature, God, and Power (1)

Tomorrow, Ontario is bracing for strong winds and rain—a powerful reminder of nature’s way of ushering out winter and welcoming spring with a bang. These winds, though invisible, carry immense force, capable of reshaping landscapes and even damaging homes. It’s fascinating how something we can’t see can have such a tangible impact on our lives.

This isn’t the only invisible force at work. Think about heat: you can see fire, but the heat itself is invisible. It can warm you on a cold day or burn you if you’re too close. Cold, too, is invisible, yet it can cool you down or freeze you in an instant. And then there’s air—something we can’t see but can’t live without. Oxygen sustains life, fuels flames, and in excess, can even cause oxygen toxicity. Trees and oceans are nature’s oxygen factories, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen—a system beautifully prepared by God in Genesis Chapter 1. On the third day, He created the environment for life, and on the sixth day, He formed man from the dust and breathed into him the breath of life, making Adam a living being (Genesis 2:7).

For Christians, this concept hits even closer to home. We can’t see God, but we see His work everywhere—from the beauty of creation to the love we share with others. As 2 Corinthians 5:7 reminds us, "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Faith is about trusting in what we cannot see, yet knowing it is real because of its effects.

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." This is the essence of our relationship with God. We may not see Him, but we feel His presence in the air we breathe, the warmth of the sun, and the changing seasons. Who created the air? Who designed the plants to produce oxygen? Who set the winds in motion and balanced the climate for heat and cold? The answer is clear: the unseen God, whose power and love are evident in every breath we take.

As John 3:8 says, "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." God’s work is like the wind—invisible yet undeniable. We may not always understand His ways, but we can feel His power and guidance in our lives.

As we prepare for the winds of tomorrow, let’s also prepare our hearts for the unseen battles around us. Equip yourself with faith, prayer, and God’s Word—the ultimate armor against the invisible forces of this world.

The Invisible Forces – Nature, God, and Power