Selwyn continues to look at ‘breath’, as being an emblem of the Holy Spirit.
I think that a good summary is; that while we live, we breath!
As Selwyn says: “All of us from time to time stand in need of inner revitalising and an in-rush of spiritual energy. … If we are able to maintain spiritual freshness then we must regularly expose our spiritual lungs to the invigorating, revitalising freshness of the breath of the Holy Spirit.”
Do we really want to place our dependence on eternal life, on the Holy Spirit or on our own strengths and abilities?
The answer is covered by the big-picture view of the verses set for reading and meditation, especially: “And if the Holy Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he … will also give life to your mortal bodies … ” (Romans 8:11).
Therefore, the important question is this: ‘Does the Holy Spirit live in you?’
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At my local church, I delivered a teaching on ‘Faith and Good works’; and, our empowerment to do the work of God, through the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Through the power of Holy Spirit, my talk was well received – and, had nothing to do with my public speaking ability.  The nicest comment was from a twelve year old girl; who came up after the service, and said: ‘You did good.’ I though later to myself – Jesus did good – I’m just the messenger.
God’s energising breath
Selwyn continues to look at ‘breath’, as being an emblem of the Holy Spirit.
I think that a good summary is; that while we live, we breath!
As Selwyn says: “All of us from time to time stand in need of inner revitalising and an in-rush of spiritual energy. … If we are able to maintain spiritual freshness then we must regularly expose our spiritual lungs to the invigorating, revitalising freshness of the breath of the Holy Spirit.”
Do we really want to place our dependence on eternal life, on the Holy Spirit or on our own strengths and abilities?
The answer is covered by the big-picture view of the verses set for reading and meditation, especially: “And if the Holy Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he … will also give life to your mortal bodies … ” (Romans 8:11).
Therefore, the important question is this: ‘Does the Holy Spirit live in you?’
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At my local church, I delivered a teaching on ‘Faith and Good works’; and, our empowerment to do the work of God, through the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Through the power of Holy Spirit, my talk was well received – and, had nothing to do with my public speaking ability.  The nicest comment was from a twelve year old girl; who came up after the service, and said: ‘You did good.’ I though later to myself – Jesus did good – I’m just the messenger.