Ruwach (roo'-akh) – a wind, breath, a violent exhalation, blast of breath.

Genesis 1:2 (NIV)

Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Pneuma (noo-muh) – a current of air, blast of fresh air, a cool breeze.

John 6:63 (NIV)

The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spiritand life.

The Wind is Unseen

The Holy Spirit is Unseen

John 14:16-17 (NIV)

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 

Wind is Unpredictable

The Holy Spirit is Unpredictable

John 3:8 (NIV)

Jesus answered... “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." 

Wind is Powerful

The Holy Spirit is Powerful

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. 

“The Holy Spirit descended upon me in a manner that seemed to go through me body and soul. I could feel the impression like a wave of electricity, going through and through me. Indeed, it seemed to come in waves and waves of liquid love; for I could not express it in any other way. It seemed liked the very breath of God.”

—Charles Finney

Wind is Refreshing.

The Holy Spirit is Refreshing

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NLT)

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. Butit was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. 

2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen

2 Corinthians 13:14 (MSG)

The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. 

God the Father Loves Me.

God the Son Saves Me.

God the Holy Spirit Is With Me.