The time for celebration comes at the fullness of time;
You do nothing, but the time passes;
At the fullness of time a celebration comes and you prepare:
I tell you, today is the day of the party;
Right now is the time for celebration;
Here is the fullness of time!
The time of God’s favor is here;
His unfailing love revealed to the whole earth;
The birds sing and rejoice because of Him.
All creatures know and they long for Him to be revealed.
When full with wine you say, “This year will be different.
I will do all the things I’ve always wanted to do.”
You do good for a month, even two, and three — you’re disciplined!
But what has happened? You have stopped your good intentions.
You intend to do good with your mind, but your body is weak.
You cannot carry out your good intentions.
Look! The Spirit is given and poured out into your cup;
The vessel of clay which you possess;
He will give you power and strength;
You will do everything you said you will do;
Your good intentions will be good actions;
Fruit will fall from you and nations will be fed;
What is not eaten will grow into a cedar;
Everything from you will be useful, from the dead branches to the leaves.