DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY – July 22, 2025 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

Devotional Message:
(Ephesians 5:18)
"Be not drink with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit."

👁 Observation: The Battle of What Fills Us

Paul's words in Ephesians 5:18 may seem simple at first glance, but they hold deep wisdom: “Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.”

At its core, this verse is about what controls us. What are we allowing to dominate our minds, our emotions, our decisions? Paul contrasts two powerful influences: wine and the Holy Spirit. One numbs, the other awakens. One leads to recklessness, the other to righteousness.

But let’s go deeper.

In Paul’s time, wine wasn’t just a drink—it was often a symbol of celebration and escape. People drank to let go of control, to feel pleasure, or to dull their pain. Yet too much of it—too much of anything, really—leads to what Paul calls "excess", a word that means wastefulness, recklessness, or losing your sense of direction.

It’s easy to think, “Well, I’m not drunk, so I’m fine.” But the question is:
What are you filled with?

Are you filled with constant comparison because of social media?

Are you filled with fear because of the news you consume?

Are you filled with bitterness from unresolved hurt?

Are you filled with busyness, distractions, or performance pressure?

We are always filling ourselves with something. Our hearts are like sponges—they soak in whatever they’re surrounded by.

That’s why Paul says: Don’t just empty yourself of the bad. Be filled with the Spirit.
Being filled with the Spirit is more than just being a “nice person” or doing religious routines. It means letting God take up full residence in your heart. It means your reactions, your decisions, your desires—are being shaped by His presence.

🛠 Application: How to Be Drenched by the Spirit Daily

So how can we live this out practically? Here’s how to let the Spirit drench