Notes + Takeaway
Brooding - The period immediately after a baby bird hatches, when the parent takes special care and attention to their creation.
The LORD took special care of us at the beginning of creation. We were made in his perfect image made to dwell within his presence forever. However when the creator first tried to release the dove sin spoiled creation, therefore the creator had to bring the dove back into his care (it wasn’t ready) He sent a flood and tried to start again. Eventually the dove would rest upon Christ and eventually through his death and resurrection… us.
The only way we are made right with God is through Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross has washed away our sins. Let the Holy Spirit rest upon us so that we may continue Christ’s work here on earth. Saving people by bringing them to the feet of Jesus so that they find their way to the father. Perfect and whole again.
Snippets of Scripture Throughout
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. - Genesis 1:1-2
26 Then God said, “Let us make man[e] in[f] our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, the whole earth, and the creatures that crawl[g] on the earth.” - Genesis 1:26
6 The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. - Genesis 3:6-7
11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.[e] 12 God saw how corrupt the earth was, for every creature had corrupted its way on the earth. 13 Then God said to Noah, “I have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth. - Genesis 6:11-13
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. - John 15:5
The one who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.” - John 7:38
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you. - John 14:26
God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. - Psalm 46:1
Questions
Who is the dove?I believe that the dove is the Holy Spirit, but what do you think? Let’s chat in the comments.
Response
Praise God for his persistence, that after ever shortcoming the LORD still desired a relationship with you.Be Blessed XX
