How to be satisfied Part 5

Good morning. Just finished a cup of Door County Candy Cane Coffee. Happy Saturday to you.

Today we will conclude this 5 part series on the Holy Spirit. If you missed any of the others check out www.martyschutte.blogspot.com
I have enjoyed sharing this with all. I pray it has been beneficial to some. We talked all week about the Holy Spirit within us coming forth like a fountain. But what does that look like in a person? What does it sound like?

John 4:14 But whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him, will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him, will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.

The answer to the question can be found in
Galatians 5:22-23
New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Evidence of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of all biblical Christians should be seen. Christians who have these fruits are able to be effective witnesses of God's love and righteousness.

Love

When a Christian has love in his life, it's not the kind of sunny weather love that abandons others when times get tough. Instead, they shows real Godly Spiritual love by standing by those they love and encourage them to be the best they can be. This kind of love also forgives wrongs and lets go of the hatred of the believer's offenders.

Joy

Joy happens when the Christian recognizes that no matter how dark their trials get in life, they can still remain content and not fearful because God is in control.

Peace

Real peace is when you're no longer under a burden of guilt and shame because God has forgiven all of your sins and because you trusted Christ's death, burial and resurrection as your only way to eternal life. You now have a peace that will be with you eternally.

Patience and Kindness

When you have to deal with a difficult authority, spouse, child or co-worker having patience and kindness is important because anger only adds to the tense situation. As you allow the Holy Spirit to develop patience and kindness, you will notice a spirit of forgiveness in your life.

Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control

Goodness is when you stand for the right thing even when others are doing wrong. Gentleness is the ability to remain calm in tough situations, refraining from anger. Faithfulness is staying loyal to God's Word and self-control means having self discipline in your life. I suggest if you truly desire to have self control you enlist an accountability partner.

May your day be merry and bright in Jesus!

God bless,
Marty