AM - Psalm 63 and 98
PM - Psalm 103
Gospel - Mark 2:18-22
For reflection: How has the "wine" of Jesus burst your "old wineskins"--your religious rituals and ruts?
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It's been said that the person who is forgiven much, loves much. The psalmist put it like this,
"Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits--
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."
I have been forgiven much.
Redeemed from a pit of my own making and healed in the deepest parts of my soul. Thank you, Jesus.
That's how Jesus' "new wine" burst my "old wineskins". His healing was so dramatic in my life that I am not able to contain the joy and thanksgiving for what He has done. That's why I raise my hands when I sing...because I can't keep them down even if I try. That's why I say "Amen" or "That's right" during sermons...because I can't agree with God's word silently even if I try. His redemption has snatched me back from the very edge and my gratitude can't be contained.
How about you? How are your old wineskins being burst by the work of Jesus in your life? Who do you need to spill joy and love all over today because it just can't be contained inside you any longer?
- Holly Barrett
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