“He Produces the Life of Christ in Us”
📖 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
—Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV)
Trying to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit is like trying to grow fruit from a plastic tree. You can decorate the outside, but there’s no life on the inside.
The Lord never asked us to “fake it ‘til we make it.” He gave us His Spirit so the very life of Christ could grow in us—naturally, organically, and powerfully.
The fruit of the Spirit isn’t a list of goals to achieve. It’s the evidence of the Spirit’s presence. As we stay connected to Jesus, the Spirit works gently, faithfully, and sometimes painfully, to shape our hearts to reflect His.
You may not feel “loving” or “patient” today, but the Spirit is still at work. And the more you yield to Him, the more you’ll find those fruits growing—often when you least expect it.
Reflection Questions:
- Which fruit of the Spirit do I most desire to grow in this season?
- How can I cooperate with the Holy Spirit instead of striving in my own strength?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, grow in me the life of Christ. I don’t want to pretend—I want to bear real fruit. Change me from the inside out and make my life a reflection of Your presence. Amen.
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