And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Sharing in All Things.
Acts 4:31-37 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit’s presence with us assures us that no one can harm us apart from His Sovereign will. Whenever the Bible speaks of being filled with God’s Holy Spirit, (Ephesians 5:18, Acts 2:4, Acts 4:31, etc.), it’s essentially the same as being filled with God’s Holy Breath.
This is the air I breathe, is a song by Michael W. Smith, and one of my contemporary favorites, especially in today’s world and events.
Every time I hear the above song, by Michael W. Smith, I can’t help but cry. It’s an overwhelming and powerful piece, that brings me to my knees, in thanks, praise, and humility. It’s relevant at any time, for anything, and everything going on in my life.
Irrespective, it pertains to all circumstances; for good and for bad. For sickness and for health.
But most important…it’s so true.
His Holy Presence, is living inside of me!
His Light. His love. His Presence.
I breathe, because of Him.
I live because of Him.
I love because of Him.
I am because of Him.
I hope because of Him.
And I will live FOREVER, because of Him!
“This is the air I breathe. This is the air I breathe. Your holy presence living in me. This is my daily bread. This is my daily bread. Your very word spoken to me. And I I’m desperate for you. And I I’m I’m lost without you. This is the air I breathe….”
In this week following Christ’ Miraculous Resurrection this song, is just one way of proclaiming His glory.
His Presence brings me joy!
Loving Him, feeding on His daily bread, and affirming His Glory in worship and praise, while dedicating “alone” time with Him…is my only way of “living.” It is through Him that I’m able to navigate through turbulence, or tranquility.
It is by Him, I am redeemed, and therefore have been given the ultimate gift of “forgiveness” culminating into salvation, and eternal rewards.
I breathe, I feed, I love, all because of Jesus.
“Do you feel His presence? Enjoy it, embrace Him, in all that you do, and all that you are. Amen!”
“LORD, thank You for the air I breathe, for Your Presence in my life, and for being my Kinsman Redeemer, and offering Yourself as a sacrifice for my sins, may I praise You daily, and never forget for one second, I am who I am, and live only because of You, in Jesus name, Amen.”