Holy Intoxication

And don’t get drunk with wine, which is rebellion; instead be filled continually with the Holy Spirit. And your hearts will overflow with a joyful song to the Lord. Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by the Spirit! (Ephesians 5:18-19 TPT)

These people are not drunk like you think they are, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. This is the fulfillment of what was prophesied through the prophet Joel, for God says: “This is what I will do in the last days—I will pour out my Spirit on everybody and cause your sons and daughters to prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will experience dreams from God. The Holy Spirit will come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they will prophesy” (Acts 2:15-18 TPT).

In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul is trying to describe what being filled with the Spirit is like. As he gives the church the charge to be filled with the Holy Spirit, he compares that experience with being intoxicated with earthly wine. The word intoxicated means to be under the influence of something. Paul was saying that we are not to let anything in this world influence our lives but the intoxicating presence of the Holy Spirit. When you get immersed in the fire of the Holy Spirit, something is transferred from God’s heart into yours!

On the day of Pentecost, those who were being filled with the Holy Spirit were accused of drinking too much wine. Many times, when God fills us to overflowing our whole being, which includes body, soul, and spirit, becomes completely intoxicated by God, causing a deep change in us. When God fills our mind, will, and emotions, we become filled with righteousness, peace, and joy! We become transformed by God’s glory! Now activate this truth by speaking these declarations over your life. Much Love!

Declarations

Acts 2, Ephesians 5:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:13, Galatians, Acts 4, Acts 13:52, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 92:10

“The Holy Spirit has filled me with the oil of joy and laughter that releases healing and strength to me.”

“I declare that my body, soul, and spirit are under the influence of the Holy Spirit.”

“Today, I give God permission to intoxicate me with the Holy Spirit, filling me with righteousness, peace, and joy!”

Prayer

Lord, You paid a price for me to be filled and flooded with Your Holy Spirit. Fill me to overflowing. Have Your way with me. Amen.