“But the dove could find no place to land because the water still covered the ground.” (Genesis 8:9 NLT)
There are many references to doves in the Bible. Noah sent out a dove to see if the flood waters had receded. However, the bird could not find a suitable resting place, so it returned to the ark. The Gospels describe the Holy Spirit descending like a dove and resting upon Jesus.
The Spirit of God hovers over us, looking for a space to land. If our minds are flooded with fear, anger, frustration, anxiety, disappointment, and despair--it becomes difficult for the Holy Spirit to find a resting place in the midst of all this turmoil. Thus, we cannot allow ourselves to get so worked up that our emotions take over. Once we calm our minds and clear space for God, His Spirit descends upon us. Our restless souls become tranquil. When we allow the Holy Spirit to take over, we experience a peace that is independent of our circumstances and surpasses our logical understanding.
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