To contain the new wine, you must become a new wineskin. Our focus is on receiving God's new wine, but His focus is on transforming us into new wineskins. We obsess about what we want and God is interested in who we become. Dare to obey God in ways that stretch your faith. Challenge yourself to change.

Thanksgiving, though a little act, makes a huge difference. The one leper that came back to say thank you did not just receive healing but completeness; what he lost as a result of the leprosy was restored to him. Thanksgiving makes things good, and it multiplies little things. Thanksgiving causes God to act in your favor. Be a chronic thanksgiver!

Often, we overlook the small things, considering them insignificant. But God sees the little things as catalysts for monumental breakthroughs. The widow recognizing her small jar of oil sparked a miracle. Similarly, don't underestimate your own 'little' resources: your one talent, your 5 loaves and 2 fish, or your small jar of oil.

It often begins with something small but escalates into something immense. Unaddressed tiny issues can balloon into seemingly insurmountable problems. Similarly, minor actions, when left unchecked, can solidify into attitudes and character traits that bring even the greatest individuals down. Catch those 'little foxes' - before they ravage the vine of your life.

We often underestimate the effort required to achieve anything form of success in life. Moreover, we overlook the significant impact that even a little laziness can have. This is why many struggle to attain meaningful accomplishments or sustain long-term progress. Jesus said, "My father is always working, and so am I." Embracing a strong work ethic!

Words may seem insignificant, but their consequences can be far-reaching. Jesus emphasized that our words have the power to justify or condemn us. Ananias and Sapphira, and Jephthah demonstrate the deadly consequences of reckless words. Similarly, the entire nation of Israel was delayed from entering the Promised Land for 40 years due to the negative report of 10 spies. The tongue, a little member of the body, has the power of life and death.

Little things make a profound impact. Often, we overlook this truth and mistakenly believe that only grand, complicated efforts yield significant results. Naaman nearly missed his miraculous healing because he despised the simple instructions given to him. The book of Proverbs is filled with cautions to heed even to the "smallest" instructions.

Jesus endured immense suffering to make us His brothers and sisters, demonstrating God's value for relationships. Yet, we often relegate relationships to the bottom of our priority list, obsessing over possessions and status that only hold value because of the people we may not even respect. Adam in Eden, having a perfect relationship with God, still had a void. Value relationships!

God, unlike many politicians and bosses who only notice people during elections, has been constantly watching over us since creation. He jealously has his eyes on us. As stated in Ephesians, we are His prized inheritance, cherished and valued beyond measure. It's ironic that we often prioritize everything else over what God values most - humanity.

It's fascinating to note that the two women God chose to play a pivotal role in the birth of Jesus were both unlikely candidates. Elizabeth was well past childbearing age, while Mary was still a young, unmarried woman. What seemed like insurmountable limitations became the very qualities that qualified them for God's purposes. While we are responsible for our actions, God remains fully in charge, often using our perceived weaknesses to accomplish His greatest works.