The Breath of God

 "And when He had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit'.                                                               John 20:22  NKJV

If you go to any Christian Convention or watch them on Christian TV, you may see the preacher pray for someone and breathe on them. Many people have a problem with this but, here Jesus is doing just that. He had just finished commissioning the Apostles when, He breathed on them and told them to receive the Holy Spirit. This would be essential to their calling; Jesus was about to ascend into heaven and they needed His power with them when He left. This happened on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21). Jesus was visibly and physically preparing them for the way ahead. Jesus' breath demonstrates His power and creative ability.

William Barclay comments:

'Jesus breathed on His disciples and gave them the Holy Spirit (John 20:22). There is no doubt that when John spoke in this way, He was thinking back to the old story of the creation. There, the writer says, "Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being" (Genesis 2:7). This was the same picture as Ezekiel saw in the Valley of dead, dry bones, when he heard God say to the wind, "Come from the four winds O breath and breathe upon these slain that they may live" Ezekiel 37:9. The coming of the Holy Spirit is like the wakening of life from the dead. When He comes upon the church, it is re-created for its task.

                                                                       William Barclay. The Gospel of John Volume two

The breath of God brings life to where there was nothing but dryness. When God breathes upon us, we receive the power and ability to do whatever task He has set for us. We may feel flat and lifeless but, the breath of God empowers and ignites strength within every inch of our body.

Do you need the breath of God to give you a power boost? Why not allow Him to breathe upon you now:

"O Lord Jesus, I need Your touch today. I've felt so flat and lifeless just lately. Please breathe on me the power of the Holy Spirit, so that I can bring glory to Your name.

                                                                          In Jesus' name. Amen'

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