Inhaling Life!

Sometimes it is nice to just slow down and take in a deep breath. In fact, it is good for the body. Our body needs oxygen. An adequately oxygenated body allows the muscles to do the work they are intended to do as well as allowing the brain to function at peak level. Inhaling fresh air is vital to sustaining life. However, there is other BREATHING that is of utmost significance to our existence as well.

The Scriptures do not give a lengthy description of God’s creation of man. Though it is important to recognize man was created in the image of God ( Genesis 1:27) -- an image God has provided the means to renew ( Colossians 3:10) -- the few details of the substance that went into making man and his becoming a living being are very significant.

We read…
“(7) then the Lord God formed the man OF DUST FROM THE GROUND and BREATHED INTO HIS NOSTRILS THE BREATH OF LIFE, and the man became a living creature.” ( Genesis 2:7 ESV)

GOD BREATHED into that which He formed of dust and life entered into man. Man became energized by the BREATH of God to fulfill the purposes for which he had been created. We are to be mindful of life being lived not for self, but ultimately for His purposes. He Who gave us life is to be acknowledged as the director of it. The One Who has the power to BREATHE life in, also has the power to take it away and destroy both body and soul. (note Matthew 10:28) GOD BREATHED and man became a living, BREATHING being. In His BREATH is the power of life!

Paul noted…
“(16) ALL SCRIPTURE IS BREATHED OUT BY GOD and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (17) THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE COMPETENT, EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK.” ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)

GOD BREATHES and things come to life. God’s Word is “living and active.” ( Hebrews 4:12) God’s Word has power to bring life to us and equip us for the works He desires us to do because He BREATHED the life into it. That Word, received and planted within ourselves, has power to save ( James 1:21) and to sustain ( Hebrews 1:3).

As the BREATH of God brought life to man in the beginning, may the Word He has BREATHED be deeply inhaled into our life so that we may live the life God destined for us to live. What is associated with the BREATH of God has power to sustain not only for this life, but for eternity. May we continually enjoy its freshness.

Have a great day PROPERLY OXYGENATED FOR OUR SOUL’S EXISTENCE!
Carl

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