Healthy Spiritual Fruit

 

     As we follow the example of Jesus, and walk humbly with God, our actions, our thoughts, our lives, will begin to transition. When we are rooted in faith, we will grow the healthy fruit of the Spirit.

“I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” John 15:5

     What, exactly, is this healthy fruit of the Spirit? Let the Bible explain. Read through the list of fruit in the following Scriptures and think about what might need some pruning. God may place a few challenges in front of us to grow His kind of fruit.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

     This healthy fruit will follow us into eternity. The fruit is meant to be shared with others. And most of all, offered up to God, for His glory. Praise Him today with the fruit of your lips.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that openly profess His name. Hebrews 13:15

Father,

We are ready for the gardener’s help. Before you need to lop off an entire brach, please prune what needs to go and allow us to grow in the fruit of the Spirit. We offer praise in the name of Jesus.

Amen