Thought for the Day
Ephesians 5:18-20 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (19) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; (20) Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
It is interesting and very insightful how the Bible contrasts being filled with the Spirit to being drunk with wine. They both are all consuming, affect every part of our being and highly noticeable. Three words that come to my mind as I look at this passage are meditation- "speaking to yourselves", variation- "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs", adoration- "making melody to the Lord", and appreciation- "giving thanks always".
A spirit filled life is deeply personal, fresh and expressive. A true heart is developed and nurtured as we allow Him to have complete control. This can only be accomplished by spending ample time allowing our heart to be captivated by His!
Application
Stop right now and ask the Lord to give you a song. God "inhabits the praises of His people", so as we sing from the heart to Him we can be sure that His presence will show up, but be prepared for Him to take control. He does not come as a mere participator in our worship experience, but as a the facilitator and leader.
