Lent: With One VoiceSample

NEW WINE SKIN

We are living in a world of social networking, sharing information, pictures and stories through Facebook or Twitter. Christians however, must have strong networking systems with the Kingdom of God. The Bible says that we are a new creation in Jesus and also reminds us we are the temple of God and have received the Holy Spirit. If we pour new wine into old wine skins they will burst. The new wine skin is our totally changed personality and character in Christ. We must pour new wine into new wine skins and the Holy Spirit is that new wine. A new person in Christ will have new dreams and visions prompted by God’s spirit and these will transform their life and goals.

Are you transformed in Christ? Jesus said that if you receive the Holy Spirit you will become His witness and will be eager to share the Kingdom of God to this world. Let us taste the new wine!

FOR REFLECTION
• Have you received the Holy Spirit? If you have received the Holy Spirit, you will also receive the power of God.
• Are you using His power to live and share the Good News in this world?
• What is the most difficult thing to change in your life? The Holy Spirit has power to transform people.

PRAYER
Father God, I confess before You, that though I want to live for You I am often self-centered. I long to be changed more. Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit upon me so that I may be fully transformed and be a Christ-centered person so I can glorify Your name.