About this time of year last year, Ann and I were in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival. There were over 500 balloons flying in the event from over 12 countries. One of the gifts of the event is that spectators can interact with the balloon pilots. One of my high school classmates, Ken Draughn, was one of those pilots and he was kind enough to explain the process of preparing the balloons for flight to Ann and I.
As a balloon cannot take flight unless it is filled with hot air, so a follower of Christ cannot soar as a follower of Christ unless they are filled with the Spirit. We serve a mighty God, who not only calls us to follow Him, but who also enables us to serve Him through the precious gift of His Spirit. Ephesians 5: 18-19 puts it this way:
18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
Open your hearts, fellow believers, and allow God to fill you to overflowing with His Spirit. Have a joy-filled day.- Pastor Randy Wall
PRAYER
-- O God, fill my cup to overflowing with your love and
matchless grace. Fill us with your
Spirit, O God, that we might soar to new heights of following you; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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