The Breath of Heaven
Psalm 33:6 tells us “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.” All the stars were created by the breath of God. Our God is a living God! He is still breathing; therefore, stars are continuing to be breathed into existence today. And this same breath and power breathes upon each of us every moment of every day.
The breath of God is Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Lord, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Power, Knowledge, the Fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2). He is the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, Revelation, Faith, Love, Peace, Joy, Holiness, Grace, Mercy, Adoption, and He is the Spirit of Light, and Fire (not an exhaustive list). He is everything we need at any moment of any day. Just think about the fact that Holy Spirit is breathing on us every second of every day, and He is breathing upon us every aspect of Jesus Christ, the great “I Am”. Oh, if we can only be still when we are in need of peace, or wisdom, or whatever the need, and breathe in and take in Holy Spirit and in faith receive whatever we need.
Jesus had been crucified and his disciples were afraid. After His resurrection, Jesus revealed Himself to them and said, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:21-22). I love this!
May Jesus, through His Spirit breathe on us, and may we breathe in His peace, or whatever it is we need, and in faith may we receive whatever we need. Jesus says to each of us today, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I send also you.” May we receive the breath of Heaven, walk in peace, and share God’s peace with others.
Shalom.
