Galatians 5:22, 23 - The 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!
COMMENTARY PEARL
My friend Marie was in a rehabilitation
center while recuperating from a major surgery.
I cant wait for you to meet my favorite
nurse, Crystal, she said. Youll love her.
Shes such a good Christian lady. When Crystal
came into the room, I was immediately impressed
by how friendly and caring she was. Crystal
came to check on me on her day off, Marie
said. Crystal smiled at me and said, I was
concerned about Marie, so I brought my daughters to
visit. Later I realized Crystal had driven over
eighty miles to visit Marie. When I asked why
shed traveled so far, she answered, Jesus put
me here for a purpose. I want to spread His
love to the people who need me. I could work
closer to home, but I am following His will.
Marie and I sat in the lobby visiting.
Many of the people who lived at the facility
looked forgotten. I watched Crystal as she walked
down the hall, an aura of kindness surrounding
her as she smiled and talked to the patients.
She stopped and readjusted someone in a chair or
gave someone water. As we sat there, she kneeled
beside one lady and prayed. She rubbed the
womans back and hugged her. Crystal was being Jesus
to these people. It was a beautiful thing to
witness.
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control. When Jesus is at work in
us, the fruit of His Spirit is evident, as it
was in Crystal. by Katie Minter Jones
Faith Step: Let the fruit of Jesuss
Spirit be evident in your life today. If you know
someone is sad or lonely, reach out with a phone
call or stop by for a visit. Let them know they
are loved. [Mornings With Jesus 2020 Devotional
by Guideposts and Zondervan]
INSIGHT
Some fruit of the Spirit God can develop in
us only if we are in a relationship with
others.
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Galatians 5:22, 23: The Fruit of the Spirit.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190929-1013.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW (Live
Series):
https://www.discoverhopeawakens.com/webinar-registration-21585698406854