GENTLE WHISPER

(Hebrews 12:9 ESV)

Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?

There is an eternal ingredient in us all and stewardship in this life is important concerning this ingredient. We have the ability to acknowledge it or ignore it. We are all connected to a larger world; the eternal is calling us.  The Father of spirits and His whisper inside us will not over power us; if we can manage to acknowledge it, we receive inspiration to understand beyond the borders of this life.

“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding” (Job 32:8 KJV).  Inspiration in this Scripture is the Hebrew word neshāmâ (נְשָׁמָה‎), it is the same Hebrew word used in Genesis for the breath of life. This word is used twenty four times in the Old Testament; it is used 17 times for breath, 3 times for blast, 2 times for spirit, 1 time for inspiration, and 1 time for souls.

The breath of life is spirit in us.  As infants when we are born taking our first breath determines life or death.  Our spirit being is in the balance as well; the Father of spirits is waiting for us to receive the breath of life; His inspiration, His Spirit can bring life to our spirit.

This is why the “fear of the Lord” is the source of wisdom, God wisdom. Respecting His gentle whisper of love teaches us His love, His language, and His great wisdom. Being subject to Him demands respect and honor. We must submit to His love and live.