Windmills in Western P.E.I.
"I only believe what I can see!" declares the skeptic.
But have you ever encountered an unseen force capable of lifting you off your
feet?
"Nonsense!" denies the skeptic.
I sure have and so have you!
"When?"
Unseen but real, anyone can find it tingling their faces and blowing their hair
out around their heads (to the horror of any woman!). Through the centuries many
have harnessed this force. First to grind meal and propel ships, then to pump
water, and now to provide much needed electricity.
We sure felt its effect when we reached North Cape, P.E.I. Located on the most
northwesterly tip of Prince Edward Island and known to be one of the windiest
areas in Canada, it provides an ideal location for 300-degrees of exposure to
the wind that sweeps through the Gulf of St. Lawrence. No wonder that AWTS Inc.,
established its wind test site for the province here, resulting in the
production of 5 % of PEI's total electricity! Not bad for an unseen force!
A lot has been discovered concerning this unseen reality. For example, did you
know that there is more energy in dry, cold air than in humid, warm air? Did you
realize that wind at higher elevations is greater in force than it is on the
surface of the earth? And had you heard that wind energy is so powerful that it
could technically provide all of Canada's electricity needs with zero emissions
and without eating up precious non-renewable resources?
As we pushed our way around the North Cape, holding onto our hats with our
hands, we discovered that the wind also pushes ashore sea moss that has been
dragged up from the bottom of the ocean by ships. Once harvested, that sea moss
is dried and turned into carrageen, which is used as a thickener in toothpaste,
ice-cream and many other common items.
What if the people of North Cape had ignored this unseen reality? Its power
would have gone completely unknown.
Unbelievers and believers alike often neglect another unseen yet very real
entity; however if you take the time to get to know this invisible friend, you
will discover a wealth of untapped energy available to anyone who believes: "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."
(John 3:8 NIV); "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I
have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going
to the Father." (John 14:12 NIV); and "But you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you." (Acts 1:8 NIV)
God's Holy Spirit is your friend. He can guide you out of all your messes. He
can make the impossible possible in your life. I have experienced Him
personally, and now I wouldn't know how to live without Him.
"I do more than thank. I ask - ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God
of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally,
your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is
calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for
Christians, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him - endless
energy, boundless strength!" (Eph 1:17-19 The Message)
You can experience Him as well in your life. Get to know Him and enjoy His
power. Why wait?
Rob Chaffart
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