Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                          Day 5

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14      

Runners who have completed a marathon do not spontaneously get up and run 26.2 miles. They begin with shorter distances and work their way up to race day. Likewise, babies do not learn to walk without countless attempts and falls. Even learning to ride a bicycle requires its share of bumps and bruises. It is often the same in our Christian walk.

Romans 3:23 tells us that we “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That is no reason, however, for us to give up in our endeavor to press toward heaven’s call. The fruit we produce may not always be that of the Holy Spirit. At times, the fruit we produce may even appear rotten. However, because of the sacrifice of Christ, we may be forgiven. Because of Christ, we can still be renewed and produce spiritual fruit that is fresh and ripe.

So, let us not become discouraged or deterred by our temporary failings, but encouraged by the promise of eternity. Let us continue to press forward toward the prize of our higher calling.

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