“Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:22 NLT)
I can imagine Jesus bending down, breathing upon a spiritually unconscious person, and resuscitating him. The Holy Spirit is the breath of God. It is the eternal source of life, goodness, and wisdom. It is possible to sleepwalk through our time on earth, functioning in the physical domain, while remaining oblivious to the metaphysical realm. We don’t know what we are missing when we have never experienced anything more.
“Spiritually alive, we have access to everything God's Spirit is doing.” (1 Corinthians 2:15 MSG)
The Divine breath revives us from our temporal stupor, animating our souls. We are no longer paralyzed by sensuality and ego. When our intentions and thoughts are aligned with God’s, trust becomes natural. Spiritually alive, we have access to everything God’s Spirit is doing. We take part in the sacred. Infused with the Spirit of Truth, we become conscious and discerning. The sanctifying energy of the Holy Spirit fills us, empowering us to experience the transcendent vitality of God.
“Breathe life into our lungs so we can shout your name!” (Psalm 80:18 MSG)
