The Third Breath

There is notable tension in the atmosphere. Fear grips the hearts of all Yahshua’s disciples in Jerusalem, as they hide in an upper room afraid of the Jewish leaders. The Pharisees and teachers of the law aren’t satisfied with the crucifixion of Yahshua; they want to bring a full reckoning to the move of God called the Way.

Fear tangibly pollutes the air as the disciples breathe in the anxiety of the atmosphere. A creak in the stairs. There must be someone behind the locked door! They feel a presence approach: a strange familiarity and unsettling doubt. 

Suddenly, the impossible. A flash of light from the wall. A subtle vibration through the floor panels. Startled gasps and outbursts from the apostles. In a flash, a man who looks like Yahshua is standing among them, but somehow He emits a sweet fragrance, a glittering light, and immense power all at the same time.

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Before Peter can respond out of fear to silence the commotion, Yahshua takes over: “Peace be with you.” Pulling back the robe overhanging his sleeve, the disciples can see the holes that tore apart flesh and penetrated the bones in His wrists. It is Yahshua. But He has a new body. 

Indeed, the resurrected Jesus has just appeared in their midst. Suddenly, the atmosphere changes. Fear melts into joy. Awe gives way to wonder, and wonder turns to worship. 

In the Biblical narrative, the Breath of Life moves from the Father, to the Son, to The Holy Spirit. The complete unity of the Godhead is clearly shown. God breathes into humanity so that humanity can breathe God’s nature, love and presence into others.

Now the resurrected Christ they had followed is about to fulfill the prophecies of Daniel, Joel, Ezekiel and many other prophets before them. Yahshua is about to BREATHE...