Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22.

                            We are chosen by God to exhibit fruit of the Spirit in our life. You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit – John 15:16. We glorify God when we bear much fruit. If we walk in the Spirit, we will not carry out the desires of flesh and the Holy spirit will enable us to bear fruit. Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh- Galatians 5:16.

                       Joseph exhibited fruit of the Spirit in his family and with others. Joseph’s willingness to forgive his brothers shows his love towards them. He was very kind with them and showed great mercy towards them even though they did evil to him. After Joseph was taken to Egypt, he waited patiently for 12 years before God lifted him up. Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall- Genesis 49:22.

                       If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must abide in God. I am the vine, you are the branches, He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing - John 15:5. When we remain in God, we can bear much fruit. Like a gardener who works hard in removing weeds to enjoy sweet fruits, let us work hard to get rid of our old sinful nature and bear fruit. Let us exhibit the fruit of the Spirit with all the people God has placed in our lives.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to exhibit the fruit of spirit to others. Let us abide in You and walk in the Spirit so that we can bear much fruit. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.