Grasping the wind

This one comes courtesy of Pete Rollins - one of the themes that he brings out currently is the idea of Christianity being the enemy of Religion. This idea suggests an ever turning and evasive 'religion' (with a small 'r') that refuses to be caught, boxed or appropriated. When it is, it immediately becomes lessened in power.

I like this because it seems to relate to the images we have of the Holy Spirit: of Fire, of Wind and a slightly mysterious manifestation of God that appears and disappears in a moment.

Who can 'grasp the wind' or capture fire? once taken it almost by definition ceases to be what it was before you captured it.

So what?
Well, it keeps us moving and following God, rather than any attempt to co-opt of domesticate God.