New Wine New Wineskins
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Jesus taught that new wine requires new wineskins to contain it.
Old wineskins can't contain new wine because they lack flexibility and will burst. Jesus was teaching that His new covenant couldn't be contained in old religious structures. When God does something new in our lives, we often need new structures, habits, and mindsets to sustain it.
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Consider what old wineskins in your life need to be replaced to hold the new thing God is doing.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me recognize where I need new wineskins for the new wine You're pouring out. Give me flexibility to embrace Your new work. Amen.
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