And the weight of weekend gone by grips me…Yet, I open Breath of Life faithfully. Not out of passion or calling….but obedience.
I find dry bones in Ezekiel.
Representing dry carcass of Adam in Genesis…And how….
God “Breathed” life into them.
I see “breath”in the Hebrew. The word being, “Ruach”.
It’s meaning? Spirit. “Ruach Elohim”….Holy Spirit.
And I read how His Spirit is in every living thing. And how…
The breath we breath is really the breath of God.
And I remember retaining as a child. Holy Spirit reserved only to Acts.
But my Bible says…His breath…
“Ruach” is mentioned nearly 400x in the Bible.
Imagine that.
His Spirit like the wind. His Spirit like spoken words…
Invisible. Immaterial. Power.
And I think of my lifeless religion before, “Ruach”.
How duty couldn’t rid me of guilt’s condescending game….
Good works birthed only from shame…not forming anything…
Free. Or new. Or God breathed within me.
And I remember all too well….the walking corpse I was. More than dead. Spirit and soul, “very dry bones”...meaning without any hope of help.
And how only by grace His breath of life stirred.
….Awakening the dead….lifeless me.
And how…..
His Word was like oil on this rusted heart of steel.
And I read…..
Blast. Wind. Soul. Courage. Expose. Heart. Inspire. Mind. Motives. Strength.
…..And I know….all definitions of “Ruach“. Definitions of God.
And I’m conviction…because I know…we are the temple of His Spirit.
And I read…
Intelligence. Will. Truth. Hope. Faith. Knowledge. Wisdom. Discernment. Infinite. Holy.
….All expressions of “Ruach”.
And I realize….
Holy Spirit in more than a word to express one aspect of God.…But a living, breathing, active part of a triune God.
And I recollect….God is Spirit.
The Spirit IS the Word.
His breath. In us.
His life running through us.
And I recall it being said,
“Life without the Spirit (Ruach)….Like a kite with no wind.”
And I become so grateful…joy bubbling over….that a God could breathe life and restore….something so demolished…something so soiled.
.….And I ache to know Him more….His Spirit. In Song. In worship. In solitude…whenever I hear Him. However I can know Him. Wherever I can see Him more…..
Creative. Unifying. Convicting. Leading to obedience.
Power to witness. Gift Giver. All-pervading, fiery essence….
And we turn to our Bible Study hours later that night. The study?
“Ruach Elohim”…..Holy Spirit.
17 Comments
Beautifully and artistically written. The words all stretch to Him and leave me wanting to spend time with Him. Thanks so much for this post.
I’m your newest follower. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog. I love your passion for Christ and the things He cares about. Have an amazing day!
Jen,
Good words of advice.
The Word is always there for us to follow, or to read. A reassurance.
Best wishes, Eileen
I agree, with Donna, that is a beautifully written post, written very artistically.
Thank you for stopping by my place commenting and for the follow.
Beautiful writing of truth as well as photos! So excited to have you as a blog follower and am following back!
Hi Jen – I like the bit about being a kite with no wind. We need God’s Holy Spirit like that! Great post.
God bless
Tracy
I love to ponder His Breath…Ruach…to step into the dawn and feel Breath of Heaven on my face…that without His Breath we are lifeless…beautiful post.
Connie – Love how you worded this, “I love to ponder His Breath…Ruach…to step into the dawn and feel Breath of Heaven on my face…that without His Breath we are lifeless…”
Eileen – Yes, the word…our grounding tool, Our point of reference….the source of His breath…”Ruach”.
Thanks Donna & Angela. Funny thing is I never saw myself as artistic…must the The Creator in me. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
Elizabeth & Cintia – Glad to have you.
Tracy – Always a joy connecting.
Beautiful post! It’s only been in the last few years where I have finally started understanding how precious the Holy Spirit is and how powerful it is!
Thank you for coming over to my blog and for following! Following you as well. 🙂
What beautiful words…thank you for ushering me into His presence tonight…
Shelly – So glad to have you here.
Eileen – Yes, H.S. changes everything. No more lifeless religion…but life filled w/ breath of God in us. Welcome.
~ Jen
I was perusing a few blogs and came across yours; so glad I did. Good stuff.
Lori G.
Love this and so beautifully written. ALmost like lyrics. Thank you for blessing my evening
Oh Jen, your poetry is pure grace. And ruach, a word unfamiliar to me. But you have breathed meaning and depth into it — I get it. And it’s good.
“And I become so grateful…joy bubbling over….that a God could breathe life and restore….something so demolished…something so soiled.
…..And I ache to know Him more….His Spirit. ”
AMEN and AMEN!!!
Travelmom – So glad you came by!! Thanks for reading!
Jean Wise – Thank you.
Graceful – Thrilled to join your journey of glorifying God each week! What a great link up! Thanks for the visit!
Bobbi – 🙂
Blessings to you all! ~ Jen
Great poem! Loved it!
And to think this Spirit, this breath, is what gave life to Adam in the garden. And He gives life to us now.
Love your blog, and became a follower. Mine is Manifest Blog if you’re interested.