In my current ladies bible study on the book of Isaiah, I came across this gem in Chapter 42. “…He gives breath to everyone …” (v. 5 ESV) I’ve certainly read this fact before in other bible locations such as Genesis 2:7 and Job 33:4. But a new and fresh understanding came when I pondered the words this time.
The very breath of God is in me and therefore is expelled every time I exhale. If I’m alone in the room, I’m breathing His breath back in each time I inhale. That in itself is glorious.
If another Spirit filled Christian is in the room with me, the air is doubly enhanced by His breath. I’m inhaling at twice the saturation. Which means, a room full of Spirit filled souls is rich and thick with the powerful breath of God!
Conversations become blessed, singing more beautiful, whispered words of encouragement more soul touching!
It is no wonder our heart swells when voices join singing a worship song. It takes a lot of breath to sing. We inhale more and expel more. It’s like a potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish to the table. Soon the table is groaning under the weight of the feast.
I love to think in quiet early morning moments that as I breathe I’m encircling myself with the holy breath of God.
And I rejoice in knowing when I join with my ladies around the Bible study table or my church family during a Sunday service, or any other get together, the air is heavy with the mingling of His breath expelled from every soul around me.
Oh let me never forget the wonder, the great privilege, the miracle of walking around and flavoring the atmosphere with he taste of the Almighty, every single time I exhale!
“The Spirit of God has made me and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4
