Research has shown that fresh fruit as part of a well-balanced diet can fight a great number of diseases and ailments. Similarly, the fruit of the Spirit heals and makes us whole -- transforming us deeper into the image of Christ by giving us that Christlike nature through sanctification.
When the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) is present in our lives, we are bringing glory and honor to God. We become well-nourished and are then able to function as His instruments of grace and mercy, in a world that needs His spiritual healing.
Scripture Meditation:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. {Galatians 5:22-23.}
"And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. {Philippians 1:9-11.}
A Prayer: Take my life Lord and let it be wholly thine. I surrender myself to you, I submit myself to the work of your Holy Spirit in my life. Change me and use me for your purposes. Amen.
- A Walk In The Garden Devotions
