Breathing crises in the church
Our Lord does not sit idly by when his people have breathing problems. He who created us and who gave himself for us knows how crucial it is to act when breathing stops.
Our Lord does not sit idly by when his people have breathing problems. He who created us and who gave himself for us knows how crucial it is to act when breathing stops.
Jesus declared emphatically, repeatedly: "This is my Name. Know who is speaking to you. I AM."
In Moses’ day, the Lord went to great lengths to make a way to dwell in the midst of his people. Now, he’s made the way for his glory to dwell within us.
Raised above the heads of those who hated him, those who grieved for him and those who liked the show, how was he able to breathe? Breathing required pushing up on those pierced feet. Breathing required ramming splintered wood into his shredded back. Breathing required an unfathomable commitment to finish.
When someone can’t breathe, it’s time to act. Often, however, the person with this problem cannot initiate action. As we learn to live by the Breath, God may entrust us with being first responders to others who cannot breathe.
God notices when someone he loves stops breathing. He notices, and he cries out: "It’s me! Wake up! Remember how! You will come to life. You will come to life! And you will know who I AM."
Spiritual exhaling releases what God breathes into you, for the building of his kingdom and the honor of his name. Exhaling the Breath of God, you release life.
As you inhale, you’re filled with breath. As you inhale spiritually, you’re filled with the Breath of God. Spirit-to-spirit, you receive his life.
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