But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
Paul the apostle places the “Fruits of the Spirit” in comparison to the “work of the flesh”
The word “Fruit” is singular, a fact which serves to show that all elements of character spoken of in these verses are a unity, making for a well-rounded and complete Christian Life. All the “Fruit” grows uniformly, which means that the growth rate is the same for all, i.e., whatever growth there is of the “Fruit” in one’s life, it is the same across the board. One cannot have more “love” than one has “faith,” etc.
Also, this is the “Fruit of the Spirit” which means it’s not the fruit of someone else, or even one’s self. This means that development and growth rate are brought about exclusively by the Holy Spirit.
So, how is the development and the growth rate of the “Fruit of the Spirit” brought about in the heart and life of the Believer?
Only one way, which refers, once again, to our Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross! As l have said more earlier, this gives the Holy Spirit latitude to work within our lives. This alone gives Him such latitude. He will work in no other manner!
If it’s not Christ and the Cross, the Holy Spirit simply will not work, which means there is no development or growth of the Fruit of the Spirit. The Cross is the means by which everything comes to us from the Lord, and Christ is always the Source (John 14:6). Jesus proclaims in no uncertain terms exactly Who and What He is. He declares positively that this idea of God as Father, this approach to God for every man is through Him- through what He is and what He has done.
LET’S PRAY.
Your waking up this morning shall begin with a great miracles in Jesus mighty name, may your lamp of glory burn brighter, your ocean of joy flow ceaselessly, your rainbow appear more colourful and consistently.
You will triumph over all challenges and troubles, you will become unstoppable as the Almighty God will release an excellent spirit upon you to succeed in all your endeavours. May His Grace fill your heart and life with the Fruit of the Spirit now and always in Jesus mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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