Living Under the Influence - LUI

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI), is the crime of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely. Okay.

So, if Christians are not to be drunk with wine, where do they find joy and happiness? The answer is in the Bible, specifically Ephesians 5:18b - " And do not get drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but instead be filled with the Spirit."

 What does this mean? As Christians, it means our thrills, our exhilaration, and our happiness should be the result of being filled with the Holy Spirit, not from being filled with wine.

And what alcohol is to your body negatively, the Holy Spirit is to your new nature positively. When you're under His control, He makes you walk in ways you wouldn't normally walk, and talk in ways you wouldn't normally talk.

The Spirit-filled life is overflowing with gratitude, joy, right relation-ships, and good behavior—quite a contrast to those enslaved by alcohol. Be filled with the Holy Spirit.

You will have good success this 2017.

Remain blessed.

Shalom.