Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Good morning, this is Bob Peden of Central, a United Methodist Community in downtown Meridian. You have heard it said – probably said it yourself. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But two of my favorite people in the Bible are Simeon and Anna whom we meet in the early part of the gospel of Luke. Though they both were advanced in years they were eagerly looking forward to the coming of a new king who would save all people. They were expecting something new. And God met their expectations. Anna and Simeon are proof that you may not be able to put new wine in old wineskins, but new wine can be put in open hearts! Jesus brings that new wine to all who are passionate to honor him and follow him. It's a matter of the heart, not age! It's a matter of faith, not experience! Be ready for the new thing God is doing in your life today.