Devo: "The Breath of God"

 The Breath of God

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

    The emergency medical practice of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation has saved numerous lives down through the years. This emergency medical practice infuses much needed oxygen into the lungs of a person who is in physical distress.

    In a similar manner, whenever we speak the Word of God we are receiving a form of spiritual mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The Word of God is inspired by God. The Greek word for “inspired”, literally means, “God breathed”. The Word of God comes from the very breath of God. The Word of God never passes away (Matthew 24:35). Whenever we are confessing the Word of God, we are breathing in the very breathe of God and our God is life.

     Whenever we confess the Word of God in faith, we are infusing into our lives the life of God. That is why Romans 10:10 declares, “confession leads to salvation.” Whenever we declare the same thing that God speaks, the life-giving force of His salvation is released into our lives.

Proverbs 4:20–22 also tells us “My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them And health to all their body.” Whenever we by faith, intentionally declare and hold the Word of in our hearts and minds, we are receiving the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation of God. We are partnering with God to save our lives.