In one sermon, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, “How can I get the air out of this glass?” One man shouted, “Suck it out with a pump!” Moody replied, “That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass.” After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, took out a pitcher of water, and filled the glass. “There,” he said, “all the air is now removed.” He used this simple demonstration to explain that living a victorious life is not accomplished by “sucking out a sin here and there,” but by being filled with the Holy Spirit. I heard this preached a long time ago. I know once we have been cleansed by the Blood of Jesus we need to fill our hearts and life with the purpose that God has for us. When we fail to do so the old habits and sin start to creep back. But if we are filled with the Spirit and the plans of God it has no room.
