Spiritual fruit
Spiritual food with Jess – November 7, 2024
In a biblical context, the “fruit of the Spirit” refers to the qualities produced in the life of a believer living in accordance with the Holy Spirit. As mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, these qualities include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Without spiritual fruit, a person’s life lacks the qualities mentioned biblically: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Suppose you have nothing but the fruit of the Spirit. In that case, it suggests that you possess these essential spiritual qualities even without material possessions or worldly success.
So what is more remarkable, to long for worldly pleasure and constantly seek fulfilment or to have the fruits of the Spirit?
True fulfilment and richness come not from external circumstances but from the character and virtues cultivated within. This passage emphasises the importance of spiritual wealth over material wealth, highlighting that a life guided by these fruits is valuable and meaningful regardless of material circumstances.
In essence, having the fruit of the Spirit is a significant and profound blessing, as it reflects a deep connection with God and a life lived in alignment with His will.
Can you think of a time when the fruits played a role in your life? How did the fruits manifest in your circumstance/s?
Matthew 7:11 NIV
[11] If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.