(a chapter from my book, Facing Change)
One of the most common safety procedures we hear on every airline flight is the flight steward’s instructions about the air apparatus. After the exit doors are pointed out, and then after the instructions about safety belts, we are taught that mothers should first apply the breathing apparatus to themselves before they apply it to their children. If we can help revitalize the mothers and the leaders, they will know how to renew their children. This is how God does business. He trains up the leaders until they can train others in the Body of Christ if they are faithful, willing, and available.
Christian leadership is a seed of potential God puts in every human being. The Bible calls the Word of God an incorruptible seed, implanted into each new life, born again of the Spirit. [1 Peter 1:22-25 NKJV]
God breathes into us this new life that re-invigorates our works and enlivens our speech with the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. The power that works within us is the incorruptible seed that is the Word of God, which endures forever. God breathes His holiness into and through us, and His furnace of holiness is sufficient to remove the dross of unrighteousness.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Thank You, Abba Father, Lord Jesus Christ.
Breathe
Though life lets us down
You never will
You lift us up
Forget all our sins
Breathe Your holiness into us
Breathe Your holiness through us
Through Your furnace of holiness
Purify us, Lord
Your mighty acts no one can count
I will remember each one of them
You are Holy
You are Righteous
Invade our world
Transform our lives
Impossible is Your business
That’s Your sure promise
Bible References: [Ezekiel 20:41 NLT, Ezekiel 36:23 NLT]
May the grace and peace of Abba Father the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Thank You, Abba Father, Lord Jesus Christ.
In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Word Sabre, scribe for Abba Father, LORD GOD, Lord Most High, Lord Jesus Christ.