Before the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Verse
We can’t fully understand the power of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit verse, unless we’re willing to look at the selfish desires listed prior.
We can’t fully understand the power of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit verse, unless we’re willing to look at the selfish desires listed prior.
Who has the time to stay put in our fast-paced society? In order to be productive, Jesus commands us to: “ Abide in Me, and I in you” John 15:4
As Christians, when we set our own selfish ambition aside and ask God to rule our lives, our character begins to emulate that of Jesus Christ. Through the Holy Spirit, we become more like Him and less like our self. One of the most obvious ways to see this change in our lives is to look at the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Colossians 3:12 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” What does it mean to clothe yourself with the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
The Bible shows us that our God is one, and yet three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit: a Trinity. The most controversial Person in the Trinity is the Holy Spirit, who has this quality of invisibility that challenges our human comprehension.
It’s fun to contemplate all the wonder that comes from accepting the Spirit. By asking Jesus to be Lord of our life and receiving the Spirit, we enter into a deep connection with the Lord, where the Holy Spirit leads us, guides us, directs our lives and teaches us to assume the character of Christ.
The Fruit of the Spirit captures the essence of the gospel. As we accept Christ as our Savior, the fruit of the Spirit will become more abundant and evolve as we pursue a deeper relationship with Christ.
God made you beautiful, inside and out, and the Fruit of the Spirit is one way that reflects the inner beauty God gave you. In Proverbs 31:10-31, there’s an example of an amazing woman, inside and out. She displays the Fruit of the Spirit in her daily life.
The need to have patience is a sign that God is throwing a test your way. Patience occurs when God’s testing you to make you stronger.
It’s hard to understand the depths of God’s love when we’re so casual and sometimes careless with our expression.