First Breath (4/3/22)

Breathe

First Breath

Genesis 1:2, 2:7

Psalm 104:30, “When you give them your breath, life is created…”

Genesis 1:1-2 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.”

 

·       ruah (Hebrew) – breath, wind, spirit

·       pneuma (Greek) – breath, wind, spirit

 

You were made for Breath!

1.  Life takes your BREATH
Formless and empty. Darkness. Deep waters.

Three Important Reminders:

·      Life is SHORT
Psalm 90:10, "The length of our days is 70 years -- or 80 if we have the strength"

·      Life is UNCERTAIN
Isaiah 43:2, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”

·      Life is HARD

2. God Gives BREATH
v2, “And the Spirit (breath/wind) of God was hovering…”

Hovering Truths:
·       He is near.
·       He is patient and present.
·       He is not afraid.
2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

Isaiah 41:13, “For I hold you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.”

3.  Catch your BREATH
Job 33:4, “For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”