TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Then the Lord God formed man of
dust from the ground, and
breathed into his nostrils the
breath of life; and man became
a living soul.
Genesis 2:7

Any woman who has gone through labor and delivery of their much awaited birth of her baby knows what it means to hear that first cry of her baby upon delivery. That cry may come in a spontaneous way, with some pats on the back of the baby or with more drastic measures if necessary. My babies came before there were sonograms to check pre-birth health issues where now, problems may be detected early. No matter how perfect that baby looks at birth is to no avail if that baby doesn't take it's first breath and that first cry is heard.

At the time of creation when God completed the making of man in His own image, He then breathed into the nostrils of that man and with that breath, brought man to full life. Our breathing to this day is a part of God's original creation of us. Notice in the above verse that man physically was complete physically except for one thing...no breath, no life. If we could only grasp that the breath of God giving physical life began back then and extends to you and me today.

Paul speaks of that holy breath of God while preaching on Mars hill found in Acts 17:25, Speaking of God, he said:

...nor is He served by human hands, as
though He needed anything, since He
Himself gives to all people life
and breath and all things.

There are so many other things to be said about all of this. Books have been written regarding the Pentecost experience with the Holy Spirit descending and indwelling those saints who were that day, but I won't tackle all of that. There is one more verse that is just so precious regarding the Scriptures found in II Timothy 3:16,17 and it reads:

All scripture is given by inspiration of
God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness.

That word “inspiration” I have been taught means “God breathed.” What a wonderful picture of God's working with the authors of Scripture so say exactly what He wants said to us...God breathed. What a picture.

Scripture gives us several areas where God's breath upon or in His people are important, the very activity of God that keeps us alive and functioning. It is one of those wonders that happens when we go to Heaven that our breathing and heart beating cease almost in tandem. Family in attendance always watch for that last breath. However our breathing doesn't stop there. It has been said when we exhale here on this earth, our next inhale will be in Heaven. What a wonderful Heavenly Father is ours Who has provided all we need to faithfully serve Him in the here and now.

Father, You are too wonderful for words. Thank You for every breath you allow me in this life and for the precious privilege of being Your child. Thank You for Your own breathed book that is available to all who choose to soak their lives with it. I love you dearly and Jesus too for his supreme sacrifice. In Jesus' precious name..Amen