How fitting is this celebratory passage as we end our contemplation of the work of the Spirit this week? God is Spirit, and here the Psalmist rejoices at the Spirit's work. The Psalmist acknowledges that all life comes from the Spirit.

The Psalmist makes reference to the breath of God. The breath that the Psalmist describes is the same breath that moved over the disciples at Pentecost, and it is the same breath that God breathed into the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel. Much like the valley of dry bones that was devoid of God’s presence and love, the Psalmist observes that when God’s breath is taken away creatures “die and return to dust.” It is the breath, the work of the Spirit that, when let loose, brings about Creation. Breath is life-giving, and the Psalmist rejoices in this.

Take a moment today to rejoice and celebrate the ways that God is giving you new life!

By Katie Cashwell from D365