Religious traditions can easily become old wineskins that refuse to bend and be moved by the Holy Spirit who wants flexible new wineskins that will allow people to be led by His “new wine.” (Matthew 9:17) People gathered to be religious spectators aren’t a community. They’re just isolated individuals sitting in the same location.
Be a branch connected to Christ the vine. (John 15:5) Stay ever close and always surrendered to His presence (John 15:5-7-8) and His will. Let Him prune you (John 15:1-2) and remove everything that hinders His will. Then you will begin to overflow with His new wine and bear the fruit of His Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)
“Father, glorify Your name.” –Jesus
Lay down your life. Die to your own desires, feelings, thoughts, and opinions so that you can follow and obey the risen King Jesus instead of what you want Let Christ’s Spirit (His presence in you which is the hope of glory) lead and direct you day and night so the Father can glorify His name and demonstrate His eternal kingdom in and through all you say and do. Then He can use you for “even greater things”
If you won’t allow God’s Spirit to work inside of you to confront, challenge, and change you, you’ll stay stuck the way you are. Sincerely and humbly pray this prayer throughout each day.
Father “”Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory.” No other kingdom, power, or glory is sufficient. Forgive me, Lord, for wanting my kingdom, my power, and my glory.
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