Hillsong Worship - New Wine Lyrics
Lyrics
Instrumental
Verse 1
In the crushing, in the pressing
You are making new wine
In the soil I, now surrender
You are breaking new ground
Pre-Chorus
So I yield to You and to Your careful hand
When I trust You, I don't need to understand
Chorus 1
Make me Your vessel, make me an offering
Make me whatever You want me to be
I came here with nothing but all You have given me
Jesus, bring new wine out of me
Verse 2
In the crushing, in the pressing
You are making new wine
In the soil I, now surrender
You are breaking new ground
You are breaking new ground
Chorus 2
Make me Your vessel, make me an offering
Make me whatever You want me to be
I came here with nothing but all You have given me
Jesus, bring new wine out of me
Jesus, bring new wine out of me
Bridge
'Cause where there is new wine
There is new power
There is new freedom
And the Kingdom is here
I lay down my old flames
To carry Your new fire today
'Cause where there is new wine
There is new power
There is new freedom
And the Kingdom is here
I lay down my old flames
To carry Your new fire today
Chorus 3
Make me Your vessel, make me an offering
Make me whatever You want me to be
God, I came here with nothing but all You have given me
Jesus, bring new wine out of me
Video
New Wine - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"New Wine," released by Hillsong Worship on April 6, 2018, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative work of God in the lives of believers. At its core, the song unpacks the profound biblical concept of embracing God's newness, even when it involves letting go of the familiar and comfortable. The central narrative revolves around the idea that God often calls His people into fresh territory, a process that requires faith and surrender, much like a farmer planting seed in new soil, trusting it will yield a harvest. This resonates deeply with the disciples who were called away from their established lives of fishing to follow Jesus, a clear invitation to a new purpose and a transformed existence.
The message of "New Wine" is rooted in the parables Jesus shared about putting new wine into new wineskins, a concept found in Matthew 9:17, Mark 2:22, and Luke 5:37-38. These verses highlight that the old ways of doing things, the old patterns of thinking, and the old spiritual containers are not equipped to hold the fresh, potent life that Christ brings. The song encourages listeners to discard the old, brittle wineskins of their past – perhaps anxieties, unforgiveness, or ingrained habits that hinder spiritual growth – and to open themselves to the newness God intends. This isn't about discarding everything that came before, but rather about recognizing that God’s present work often requires a recalibration, a shedding of what no longer serves the divine purpose. The analogy speaks to the essential truth that the vibrant, dynamic life of the Spirit requires flexible, responsive vessels, willing to be reshaped and renewed.
Furthermore, the song's theme of embracing the unknown echoes the journey of Abraham, who was called by God to leave his homeland and go to a place he did not know (Hebrews 11:8). This act of faith, stepping into uncertainty with God as his guide, resulted in a lineage blessed beyond measure. "New Wine" similarly calls believers to step out of predictable routines and embrace the uncharted paths God lays before them, trusting that His provision and guidance are always present. The commitment to "pour out this new wine" signifies a willingness to be used by God in fresh ways, to offer oneself as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1). This song is an anthem for those ready to surrender their old wineskins and become new vessels, eagerly anticipating the intoxicating, life-giving "new wine" of God's presence and power. It's an inspiring call to embrace the ongoing, dynamic nature of God’s redemptive work, reminding us that He is always doing something new and exciting for those who are willing to be transformed.