Category: The FRUIT of the SPIRIT

In today’s thought, may we see how the Holy Spirit will change our temperament “old nature” into a new temperament “new nature”. This will only come to those who are “born-again”. The “divine nature” which comes through Jesus Christ and is the only escape from the control of our natural temperament, for only through Him … Continue reading March 18: (9) SELF-CONTROL – Fruit of the Spirit

To prefix today’s thought…Gentleness/Meekness, there are three things about the Holy Spirit…The Holy Spirit enters the believer at conversion to Christ but there is a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit that only comes in an abiding relationship; in which we will discuss in another thought, the infilling of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 6:20, For … Continue reading March 17: (8) GENTLENESS (Meekness) – Fruit of the Spirit

Today’s thought is the fruit of faithfulness. Faithfulness and faith worketh together. Those who are faithful, you can say, are also showing faith in whom they are faithful. It will take faith to live faithfully. Faith in God and the finished work of the Gospel. Faithfulness takes faith …yes, faith in action. Faith is defined … Continue reading March 16: (7) FAITHFULNESS – Fruit of the Spirit

In continuing this morning on the Fruit of the Spirit we will bring out more thoughts on the Holy Spirit and His purpose in the believer. The Book of Acts has three great personalities that stand out: the Holy Spirit, the Living Word, and the Name of Jesus. The Word and Jesus are usually identical…you … Continue reading March 15: (6) GOODNESS – Fruit of the Spirit

In today’s thought, let’s look at the facts about the Holy Spirit and the fruit of Kindness. The Holy Spirit lives within each Christian! The Holy Spirit has the characteristics of personality:The Holy Spirit has intellect – helps our weaknesses (Rom.8:26-27)The Holy Spirit has emotion – is grieved (Eph.4:30)The Holy Spirit has a will – sovereign (1 Cor. 12:6, 11)The Holy Spirit comforts (John 14:16, 26, 16:7)The … Continue reading March 14: (5) KINDNESS – Fruit of the Spirit

This morning, my thought is on the Fruit of the Spirit is LONGSUFFERING/ Patience. Yes, the Fruit of the Spirit are characteristics of God. He has created us in His image…We must put on these characteristics as a born-again believer; for the Holy Spirit will perfect in us the Fruit of the Spirit when we … Continue reading March 13: (4) LONGSUFFERING/Patience – Fruit of the Spirit

Today’s thoughts bring us to the fruit of the Spirit is peace. It will be produced in the man or woman who is living their life in the Spirit. The Holy Spirit produces Good Fruit …Galatians 5:22-23, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such … Continue reading March 12: (3) PEACE – Fruit of the Spirit

Today’s thoughts are on the second fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy…Galatians 5:22-23, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law (KJV). What about the Joy of the Holy Spirit? David had lost this joy and longed … Continue reading March 11: (2) JOY – Fruit of the Spirit

This morning, let me first begin by stating that over the next few days, during our daily thoughts, we will expound on “The Fruit of the Spirit”. May I prefix today's thoughts by encouraging you to ask God and the Holy Spirit to fill you with His fruit and allow the very light of Jesus … Continue reading March 10: (1) LOVE – Fruit of the Spirit