DAILY DEVOTION - 27 OCTOBER 2020

Good morning. Peace be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. “Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.” Ephesians 5:18-19 NLT.

Insight The affects of alcohol are obvious, it is a mind altering substance of which we can compare so many similar substances with. What happens when we are under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In these verses, Paul lists three by-products of the Spirit's influence in our lives: singing, making music, and giving thanks. Paul did not intend to suggest that believers only discuss religious matters, but that whatever we do or say should be permeated with an attitude of joy, thankfulness to God, and encouragement of others. Challenge Today, instead of whining and complaining, which our culture has raised to an art form, we are to focus on the goodness of God’s gift to believers in the Holy Spirit’s influence and His mercies toward us. How would others characterize your words and attitudes? It is better to be under the influence of the Holy Spirit than that which wine brings forth. May God bless and protect you all. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.