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New Wine, Old Bottle

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Good morning

Scripture reading: St. Luke 5: 37-38

Worship song: New Wine

 


Meditation:

    Jesus, while teaching the multitude, spoke a parable unto them about pouring wine into a bottle. Jesus explained what would happen if new wine was poured into an old bottle. Reflecting on the parable about the wine and the bottle leads me to ponder about the Holy Spirit and the old man. For the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, the old man must be crucified. If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new. The Holy Spirit cannot dwell in dirty vessels, so we must put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of our mind; and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. For the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, we cannot be conformed to this world, but we must be transformed by the renewing of our minds. The Holy Spirit cannot dwell in the old man because the old man is devoted to the work of the flesh, the things that are carnal and evil. The Holy Spirit dwells in a pure heart that seeks after holiness and righteousness.

 Let us pray:

    Most Gracious God, I give you thanks, O Lord, for the Holy Spirit, the comforter that guides us into all truth. Almighty God, all praise and honor belongs to you, for when I was wandering down the path that leads to destruction, you directed my steps, and I followed. Lord, I glorify and thank you for dwelling within our hearts and allowing your Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. Father, I thank you for creating within us a clean heart and for renewing the right spirit within those who seek to follow you. Father, may you continue to guide our steps, our thoughts, and our actions as we obediently submit to you. Almighty God, grant us wisdom and understanding so that we may discern your will in all things and grant us clarity and insight as we navigate the challenges and decisions of life. Father, thank you for the leading of the Holy Spirit and for godly council and direction through Jesus Christ, our provider. Amen. 

 Shalom. 💗🙏

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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