Fruit of the Holy Spirit in You - Holy Spirit

Fruit of the Holy Spirit in You - Holy Spirit (John 14:26) Day 11 

Spirit ((The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Spirit                                                                                       Day 11

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

John 14:26

Even after our days of school are over, we continue to face pop quizzes on a regular basis. Instead of exams on reading, writing, or math, we must deal with personal, spiritual, and emotional tests that can hold us back. To help us succeed on our spiritual journey, we have the Holy Spirit. He is described as a comforter, helper, advocate, and friend.

The Holy Spirit has been sent by God the Father to us and for us. When we are in need, the ever present voice of the Holy Trinity is there. Not only does He teach us, but He will help us remember all those words from Christ on which we may so desperately lean.

There may be times when we feel lonely. There may be times when we truly want a friend to help us endure the difficult times in our lives. Let us rejoice in knowing that we have our comforter and helper there with us, and we are not alone.

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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                        Day 10

Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance,                         

                                                                         -NKJV 

Do the things that show you really have changed your hearts and lives.                                                                    

                                                                                                 -New Century Version

Matthew 3:8

In most places, it is possible to recognize the season of the year by simply stepping outside, feeling the temperature, looking at the foliage, and observing the weather. In the third chapter of Matthew, John proclaimed to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to him that they should not settle for the outward sign of change present in baptism. Instead, like the changing of seasons from winter to spring, there should be an observable change in their hearts and lives. We, too, should have our commitment to Christ reflected in our interactions with others.

John challenges us not to be hypocritical in our faith. We will never prove that we are worthy of the repentance that God has graciously provided, no matter how hard we try. Yet, let us endeavor to follow Christ’s teachings and manifest the fruit of someone who is saved. John described this as bearing fruits worthy of repentance.

With each day, let us draw closer to God and project to the world that He is in our hearts. It does not matter where or when we accepted Christ. It does not matter what we have done. We all will continue to fall short. So, let us simply strive to separate ourselves from things that are unlike Christ.

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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                          Day 9

⁸ For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

2 Peter 1:8-9

Because Christ gave His life, we have access to the forgiveness of our sins! However, knowing this fact does not prevent us from remembering our past faults, even though they have been forgiven. We may struggle to move forward because we feel chained to the weights of our past. With these weights, we are restrained from being fully fruitful. This is not the behavior of someone who is free in Christ, but of someone who is still a slave, shackled by sin.  

Let us remember that through Christ, we may be freed from the weight of our failures, embarrassments, and former choices. When we are focused on all that Christ has done for us, we have the tools to be fruitful. Christ allows our pains to be removed through his spiritual surgery, yet we remain whole. That place of pain may be replaced and filled with the Holy Spirit’s comfort.

Like the music artist Lecrae, let us proclaim, “I volunteer for your sanctifying surgery. I know the Spirit’s purging me of everything that’s hurting me.” Let us be purged so that we may grow in Christ.

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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                          Day 8

¹⁵ Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. ¹⁶ You will know them by their fruits . . .

Matthew 7:15-16

Emergency vehicles have sirens. Large trucks often beep when backing up. Warnings scroll across the bottom of our televisions to warn of threatening weather. However, there is no common device to place us on guard when false prophets approach us proclaiming things in the name of God.

With a silver tongue, they use the name of God to speak to our disappointments, insecurities, or loneliness. They may even try to tempt us away from what we know to be the true Word of God. In these encounters, we may find ourselves confused as to the proper direction for our lives. So, we pray for clarity, seeking an answer. All the while, we wonder if this is divine assistance from God or a false prophet.

Though we may not have mechanically-designed, spiritual warning systems, we do have the Spirit to guide us. Let us cling to the Word of God and develop a regular relationship with God. Let us abide in the Spirit, so that we may be able to hear and recognize the guidance of that still, small voice directing our paths. Let us stay focused on our eternal God and not on the appeal of temporary glamour. Let us exemplify that we are true followers of Christ.

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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                          Day 7

Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths.

Psalm 25:4

The influence of peers on a young person is often strong. For instance, when a teenager begins to associate with a positive or negative group of peers, he or she often begins to dress and use similar language as those in the group. This effect is not exclusive to teens.

Many adults seek acceptance by becoming members of and attending particular churches, social clubs, and charitable organizations, because they want to be associated with certain people. Current trends or styles may influence what we choose to wear or where we decide to eat. We may even allow political affiliations and public opinion to guide our thoughts, even if contrary to the ways of Christ. Instead of being like others, let us ask for God to show us His ways and teach them to us.

Who and what is popular will change. Styles and cultures will fluctuate. However, God’s Word is eternal and solid. What we desire nor what our friends believe will always be the same as God’s ways. However, let us ask for God to reveal to us His eternal ways. Let us learn His ways so that we will not be led astray.

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Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Fruit of the Holy Spirit in You - Love ( John 15:13) Day 23 

Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                          Day 6

As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man.

Proverbs 27:19

It has been said that it is not wise to shop for groceries on an empty stomach because the eyes and stomach do more of the shopping than the head. Without discipline, but with the available money, everything the eyes and stomach desire may end up in the shopping cart. Like our eyes and stomachs, our hearts can reveal the things we crave and desire.

So, instead of only associating nutrition with our physical diet, we also should focus on feeding our hearts with balanced spiritual meals that make us strong. Just as we may step onto a scale and decide to change the way we eat, we can also pray about what excesses we should drop from our hearts. Matters such as our lust, anger, or envy may not be seen with the naked eye. However, such things make us spiritually unhealthy and slow down our spiritual growth.

Let us subscribe to a daily spiritual fitness plan in our efforts to be more pleasing to God. We can become spiritually stronger when we exercise our faith by reading, praying, and meditating on the Lord and His Word each day. So, let us work to have hearts that reveal our spiritual strength and connection to Christ.

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Fruit of the Holy Spirit in You - (2 Corinthians 5:17) Day 4

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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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                        Day 4

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17

There are television shows dedicated to performing make-overs on people, houses, and businesses. Children often ask for a do-over when playing games. Adults often wish for the opportunity to make-up for past mistakes or undo past acts. While we cannot change things from our past, we are able to change the path of our eternal future.

If we allow, Christ will remove the burdens that have weighed us down, guide us forward from our errant behaviors, and reveal the path away from our addictions. He will ignore the failures from our past that may still embarrass us in the present. He will see us as new beings and forgive our sins. Through our belief, we allow Christ to present us as the person He intended for us to be. In this newness, the fruit of our actions may now be more like Him.

Let us learn to forgive ourselves, as Christ has forgiven us. Let us acknowledge Him and see ourselves as new creations in Him. Let us produce fresh fruit. Through His grace, we can allow all old things to pass away and live a fresh, new life in Him.

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Fruit (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Fruit                                                                                         Day 3

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Genesis 1:27

Throughout our lives, we often search to uncover what path God would have us to follow. The success of Pastor Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life serves as an example of how much we desire to know what God has purposed and intended for our lives. As with any journey, though, it is important to recognize where we first began in order to understand how to arrive at our final destination.

We began as creations of God, made in His own image. However, in our journeys, we often reveal traits of apples that have fallen far from the tree (of life). Because we were created in the image of God, our lives should reflect the character of God. We should aim to have others observe our actions and know that we are children of God.

Instead of giving our attention to the physical image of God, let us focus on the character of who He is. The image of God is not simply his physical appearance, rather it is what we know of His power, grace, mercy, eternal salvation, etc. Let us work to have others see this image of God in the fruit of our spirits.

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