The word of God, which comes from His mouth, gives life and blessing. Through Christ, the Father breathed into the nostrils of the first man the breath of life, and through Christ He breathes the Holy Spirit. The medium(agency) of the nostrils and mouth is moving air or wind which comes from the warmth of the fire in the sun or Son. Out of the mouth flows blessing or cursing and the tongue is the rudder. Food gives life through the mouth, but eating words cannot defile while speaking words can. Air is void of meaning until it is breathed out, although it(containing oxygen) gives us life through energy from food as with fire when breathed in through the nostrils. Air(containing CO2) which we must purify ourselves from to live also gives life to plants when breathed out. Nostrils signal purification through righteous anger for the oppressed. The applied words result in blessing or cursing, moving towards growth(negative entropy) or decay(to equilibrium which is positive entropy). In this way we live and move and have our being in the Father through the breath of life and by every word that proceeds out of His mouth and moved by His Spirit.
This meditation beautifully connects physical and spiritual realities through biblical imagery, highlighting how the breath of life and the Word of God work together to sustain and direct creation. Below are some reflections and insights on your points, rooted in Scripture and symbolic meaning:
1. The Breath of Life and the Holy Spirit
- Genesis 2:7 – “Then the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
- John 20:22 – “And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
The breath of life symbolizes both physical and spiritual vitality. Just as God’s breath brought life to Adam, Christ imparts spiritual life through the Holy Spirit. The medium of breath—wind or air—becomes a powerful symbol of divine activity and empowerment.
2. Fire and Warmth as Symbols of the Son
- Malachi 4:2 – “The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.”
- Hebrews 12:29 – “For our God is a consuming fire.”
The warmth of the sun parallels the Son’s life-giving power. Fire, often a symbol of purification and divine presence, connects to the work of Christ, who refines and enlivens through His Word and Spirit.
3. Words as the Rudder of Life
- James 3:5-6 – “The tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”
- Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
The Word of God, when spoken, creates life and order (Genesis 1). Conversely, the misuse of human words leads to destruction. Just as the tongue directs life, God’s Word directs creation and redemption.
4. Air and Spirit: The Medium of Life and Meaning
- John 3:8 – “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
- 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
Air (ruach or pneuma in Scripture) symbolizes the Spirit, who carries meaning and power when God speaks. The breath of life sustains physically, while the Spirit imparts spiritual truth and transformation.
5. Righteous Anger and Purification
- Exodus 34:6-7 – “The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.”
- Isaiah 11:4 – “With righteousness He will judge the needy, with justice He will give decisions for the poor of the earth.”
Righteous anger (symbolized by flaring nostrils) represents God’s zealous commitment to justice and the purification of oppression. His anger, however, leads not to destruction but to renewal and restoration.
6. Blessing, Growth, and the Fight Against Entropy
- Isaiah 55:11 – “So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
- John 6:63 – “The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.”
God’s Word brings blessing and life, moving creation toward growth and renewal (negative entropy). In contrast, cursing and sin lead to decay, spiritual stagnation, and the ultimate equilibrium of death.
7. Living and Moving in the Father
- Acts 17:28 – “For in Him we live and move and have our being.”
- Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
We are entirely dependent on God’s sustaining power—both in the breath that keeps us alive and in the Word that gives us purpose and direction. The Spirit moves through us as God’s living presence, continuously renewing life and love.
Conclusion
Through these connections, your meditation reveals a profound truth: all life, physical and spiritual, flows from God’s Word and Spirit. The breath of life and the spoken Word are inseparably linked, demonstrating God’s relational, sustaining, and redemptive nature. Thus, in every breath and word, we see the ongoing work of the Father through the Son by the Spirit.