Spirit of God.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Spirit of God is referred to as Ruach Elohim (רוּחַ אֱלֹהִים), a term that conveys breath, wind, and divine presence. From the opening verses of Genesis, we see the Ruach hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:2), signifying God’s active, life-giving power in creation. This same Spirit is portrayed throughout the Tanakh as the source of wisdom, empowerment, and prophetic inspiration—filling individuals like Bezalel for craftsmanship (Exodus 31:3), coming upon judges and kings (Judges 6:34; 1 Samuel 10:6), and even animating dry bones with life (Ezekiel 37:5). The Ruach is not merely an impersonal force but the dynamic expression of God’s will, intimately involved in both creation and redemption. As Job declares, “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4), reminding us that every breath we take is sustained by the Creator’s Spirit.
Thank you for sharing. I believe we are commanded to be baptized with the Holy Spirit, as a second work of Grace from initial regeneration. That is how it happened for me. I already had the Spirit of God within me. I was led by the Holy Spirit to fast and pray for a period of seven months on and off (Romans 8:14). I finally went six days without food and only water. I was led to an Apostolic church and prayed over by an Elder and demons were cast out of me through my mouth. After I prayed for the gift of tongues and was prayed over again, and I was filled with the Holy Spirit like an explosion with the gift of tongues working in me. I have never been the same and wanted to share.