Focus on God’s Goodness-Fruit of the Spirit
JOHN SHIRK -Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Galatians 5:22 and 23.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
These are the qualities that develop in our character when we abide in Jesus and keep in step with the Spirit of God.
As we grow in these qualities, the Bible tells us that they will keep us from being ineffective and unproductive in our relationship with Christ.
As we grow in these qualities, we can see God at work in a thriving faith that reflects the light of Jesus.
As we grow in these qualities, we still have room for growth, but by God’s grace, we are not the person we used to be. The fruit of the Spirit shows the evidence that we belong to Jesus and His grace is the source of our strength.
The Fruit of the Spirit reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com