Luke 11:13 tells us that the Father in heaven really wants to fill us with His Holy Spirit. But just as water ruins gas, so our sinful hearts will ruin the work of the Spirit in our lives. Therefore, before God fills us with His Spirit, the vessel of the human heart must be drained of sin and self. This draining of the heart is often a painful, but ultimately, fruitful process: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces the fruit of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11).
Just as it would make no sense to change your car's oil without draining the old oil out first, God is waiting with wrench in hand to remove the drain plug and replenish our hearts with the fresh oil of His Spirit. Drain and fill. May we all be willing to empty our hearts so God's Spirit can fill us with wisdom and power from above.
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