The Breath of Life

The Breath of Life…it is what every person is truly searching for deep within the depths of the soul.  People try to fill the emptiness within themselves with the material things they buy, hoping they will satisfy that gnawing hunger inside.  Some become workaholics, striving to earn more money so they can buy more things they believe will fulfill their deepest longings.  Yet the emptiness remains.

Others pursue false doctrines that contradict the truths of God’s Word.  These teachings are nothing more than pipe dreams, leading people down the wrong path—antichrist in nature—having never received the Breath of Life breathed upon them by the Holy Spirit.

One such teaching is, “Name it and claim it.”  When taken to its extreme, it places confidence in self rather than In God.  I know the Scriptures say, “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17).  Faith requires action; it is not sitting back and doing nothing.  But this teaching can run dangerously close to suggesting that we become equal with God, leaving Him out of our decisions because all we have to do is “name it and claim it.”  In my humble opinion, that is a subtle deception.

God prospers those who call upon His name and ask according to His will.  His blessings are never detached from His wisdom or His purpose.  Every teaching that substitutes self for Christ is just that—a substitute for the Real Thing, Jesus Christ.  Turn away from such teachings.  Ignore them.  Do not allow them to captivate your heart, for they offer only momentary solutions to an everlasting longing for true peace.

Many people are not even aware that the only true Breath of Life is just a prayer away—forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ.  He alone is the answer to the deep longing hidden within every soul.

Instead of turning to Him, people are persuaded to believe that success lies within themselves—in their own abilities, achievements, and ambitions. They have been deceived into believing that their own way is the only path to happiness and fulfillment.  But no matter how hard they strive, no matter how much they possess, nothing they do or buy can satisfy the emptiness within.

Many fail to recognize just how skillfully they have been manipulated and separated from the truth of God’s Word.  Evil lurks in the shadows of darkness, working day and night to keep people blinded to the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Ephesians 6:12 reminds us: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Those words may sound frightening, but Jesus casts out fear from those who follow Him.  His hand of protection rests upon His children.  He is the Light that darkness cannot overcome, the Truth that exposes every lie, and the perfect answer to the enemy’s manipulation of God’s truth.

Jesus is the Breath of Life.  He breathes life into those whose souls have become like dry bones.  He calls the dead to life.  He brings hope where there was despair, light where there was darkness, and peace where there was unrest. 

From death unto life—this is God’s promise to all who repent of their sins, place their faith in Jesus Christ, and follow Him.  In Him alone is found the Breath of Life for which every heart has been searching all along.

Written by,

Papa Boyd