The Dove still seeks a resting place

Released from the ark, the dove goes looking for a place to rest her feet.  She finds none so she returns.  She goes out looking again.  She returns with a freshly picked olive leaf, the now-adopted international symbol of peace.  (Gen 8:9)

Then we find out that peace is not merely the absence of conflict; peace a Person.  Peace is the Presence of the Prince of Peace! His Presence, sweet Dove of Peace.   ...And then we read John declaring "“I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. (John 1:32)

At last, the Dove had found a resting place!  And so she remained... He came also to release The Dove.  Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. (John 20:21) 

The Holy Spirit is still looking for a resting place!  Oh to be be a resting place, where He feels comfortable to remain.  He indwells every single believer.  He is IN me for my sake... but He is ON me for yours....and the sake of the world. (Bill Johnson)

We are called to be Peace-makers, Presence releasers.  Changing the atmosphere. For the world waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God! (Rom 8:19)

What is more important than creating a comfortable place for the Holy Spirit to feel pleased to remain, and then crying out to Him to do just that??  He LOVES to answer and He LOVES to be found by those who will pay any price and pursue Him with all their hearts...