Good Morning,
I just poured myself a hot cup of Door County Jingle Bell Java on this fine Christmas morning. I wish this large world were small enough for all of us to have breakfast and coffee together today.
Today we will conclude this 5 part series on the Holy Spirit. If you missed any of the previous blog notes you can catch up at www.martyschutte.blogspot.com
I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts on this subject with all of you, I pray that it was 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 to everlasting life.
The answer to the questions can be found in
Galatians 5:22-23 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 and heard. Christians who possess these fruits are able to effectively witness to God's love and righteousness,
LOVE
When a Christian has the fruit of love in his or her life, it's not the kind, sunny weather love that abandons others when times get tough. Instead they show real love by standing along side those they love and encourage them to be the best they can be, This kind of love also forgives wrong and holds no grudges.
JOY
Joy happens when the Christian recognizes that no matter how dark their trials get in life, they can still remain content and not be 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 in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection as your only way to eternal life. You have eternal peace that you can never lose.
PATIENCE AND KINDNESS
When you find yourself dealing with difficult authorities, spouses, children, or co-workers having patience and kindness is important, because anger only adds to the intensity of the situation, As you allow the Holy Spirit to develop patience and kindness, you will notice your ability to forgive increase.
GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL
Goodness is when you stand for the right thing when others are doing wrong. Gentleness is the ability to remain calm in tough situations, refraining from anger or disappointment. Faithfulness, is staying loyal to God's Word and Self-Control means having discipline in your life and applying it to your lifestyle.
Friends. Merry Christmas. May your day be merry and bright.
Marty
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