fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

That is not new. We have learned, if we have been in church or read the Bible, that the fruit of the Spirit is a big deal. These characteristics come directly from God.

Jesus is the example, and each of these can be found in the life of our Savior. The people around Him found these in their lives as well, especially the closer they got on their journey of faith.

Take a few minutes to look at these things we call the fruit of the Spirit, but begin with the understanding of the singular word “fruit”. Not multiples like “fruits”. Singluar. They are linked together. They work better when in a group.

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

I struggle with some of those but hear that again. I struggle.

God doesn’t struggle with these. In fact these are a gift from God that happens when we are tied to God. I desire to be known for fruit.

May God help these flow through our lives and be as natural as breathing. The fruit of the Spirit is part of the person following Jesus.

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