Breathe In, Breathe Out
II Corinthians 4:16, “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”
Hello again dear friends! Blessings to you and yours on this new day and all the opportunities that lay before each of us! Today we want to speak about the breathing in and out of Jesus. So many times, when we are in the midst of anxiety, fear, overexcitement; we are told to just breathe! Breathe in air slow and easy and to then breathe out slowly so your body may become more relaxed. Kind of ironic that God began human life breathing into Adam’s nostrils. Then God brought a vision to Ezekiel of how He could bring dry bones to life with His breath! (Ezekiel 37) That breathing of life into bones signified God’s power to revive and restore, no matter the situation. Then we move forward to when Jesus was with the disciples after He rose, John 20:21-23, He breathed the Holy Ghost upon each of them! This is the moment they received the job of taking the good news in all the world. So, our breath is vital in all aspects of living! From the moment we are formed, we are given breath to live. In daily life, again, we have to have breath to function and sustain being. Each day we are given a fresh, renewed breath of day to absorb God’s tender mercy and grace! From our inner being to our outer being; we breathe in God to ignite in us a clean spirit; the nourishment of His power of divine life. As we breathe in the Lord as the Holy breath, we are His, we cling to Him, we take in everything He offers; then we live because of Him! He provided the Bible just so we could refresh and renew daily; receiving encouragement, strength and guidance. The pages hold a breath of fresh air that with every word whether in parables or true-life situations, God showed how His power can change and provide through every moment. His words offer us spiritual comfort, encouragement, deep and peaceful breathing for healing. He becomes our presence of restoration, and trust to a great power which helps us let go of fear, control and resistance. Our breath becomes prayer in every spoken word. So, the next time the devil causes you to become filled with doubt, anxiety, even anger, remember to breathe in and breathe out, while asking God to fill you with His presence!
Scriptures:
Read: Philippians 4:13, Psalms 4:1, I John 5:19-20, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:33-34, Isaiah 50:4,7, I John 1:5, Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:4, I Corinthians 10:13, I Peter 4:19, I Peter 5:7,10, II Corinthians 12:9, II Corinthians 4:16-18, James 1:2-3, Job 33:4
Prayer:
Dear God, we come now thanking you for the breath of life you provided us. We thank you for giving us the Bible that guides us and provides an avenue of peace and understanding. Dear God, please continue to breathe your presence into our souls. Please God, help us to trust you with all things along our journey. Help us God to share with others how blessed they can be also, so they too can breathe in your breath of life. Amen.