New Wine In New Bottles

 

Dearly Beloved,
Happy New Year once again! May the joy of the Lord continue to be your strength as we step into 2025, a year destined by the grace of God for “Landmark Accomplishments”. This year will be a time of unprecedented breakthroughs, monumental achievements, accelerated promotions, and divine favor in your life, family and ministries. The Lord is positioning you for greatness, and I pray that His glory will shine upon you in ways you’ve never imagined or experienced before in Jesus’ mighty name.
Our focus for the month of January 2025 will be on the theme “New Wine In New Bottles”. The Bible says:
“And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭KJV‬‬
This powerful truth of the scripture calls us to a time of transformation and preparation. God is pouring out new wine — His fresh anointing, new opportunities, extraordinary strength, and divine favor—for the year ahead. But for this new wine to be received and preserved, we must be ready to renew our wineskins — to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally and practically for what He is about to do.
The first thing you need to do this year is to plan. Planning is not just about setting goals, but about aligning your heart and mind with God’s purpose. As you enter this year, seek God’s wisdom for the plans He has for you. Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Take time to write down the vision for your life in 2025—spiritual, personal, and professional. Prepare a roadmap for how you will move toward those goals, knowing that God will direct your steps.
The second thing you need to do is to pray. This is the foundation of all success. It is through prayer that we invite God’s presence and direction into every area of our lives. As we prepare to receive the new wine, we must spend time in prayer, asking for wisdom, strength, and guidance. This year, dedicate yourself to deeper intimacy with God. Be intentional in your Bible Study, prayer life, and expect answers as you seek His will. Trust that as you pray, the Lord is working behind the scenes to bring your landmark accomplishments into fruition.
In addition, be prepared to take responsibility. Preparation is key to success. It’s not enough to merely plan and pray; you must also prepare your life to handle the “new wine” God wants to pour into you. Your preparation could involve renewing your mind, strengthening your character, and expanding your capacity to receive His blessings. This year, you need to let go of any past baggage, old habits, or limiting beliefs that would prevent you from stepping into God’s best. The new wine requires new wineskins, and God is equipping you with everything you need to carry His glory into this new season.
Beloved, as you plan, pray, and prepare, expect God to do mighty things in your life. The year 2025 is your year of Landmark Accomplishments, and it will not be like any other. You are stepping into a season of divine elevation and favor. God is doing a new thing in your life, and He is calling you to be a vessel for His glory. It is written,
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭19‬ ‭KJV‬‬
I encourage you, as we enter this year, to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, your heart open to His leading, and your hands ready for the work He has prepared for you. The best is yet to come! There is glory ahead!! Per adventure you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you need to do so without further delay. Repent of your sins and turn from your evil ways.
In conclusion, let us walk boldly into this year, trusting that God’s power is working in us and through us for landmark accomplishments that will glorify His name and bless the world around us.
Remain blessed.
Pastor Joseph

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