In the New Testament, Paul likens being filled with the Holy Spirit to drinking wine. He encouraged believers that they, "e;...not get drunk with wine,...but be filled with the Spirit"e; (Ephesians 5:18, ESV).Marilyn shows us in her book, In Joy...Encounters with the Holy Spirit, how daily drinking of the "e;new wine"e; of the Holy Spirit, opens the door to a life filled with continual and long-lasting joy.The kind of joy that not only puts a smile on your face and gives you hope, but the same kind of joy that Jesus, "e;...the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross..."e; (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV).As you read In Joy...A Holy Spirit Encounter, you will discover throughout God's Word the many characteristics, traits, strengths, and gifts of the Holy Spirit-all available to you, the believer. Drink deeply of His presence and richly receive all that the Holy Spirit has for you.
