In our exploration of what the world needs now, we turn to Galatians 5, focusing on the fruits of the Spirit: patience, kindness, and goodness. These virtues are not just ideals but are action-oriented fruits that reflect God's character and are essential for our interactions with others. Our special song, "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw, beautifully encapsulates these virtues, reminding us to live a life that aligns with the Spirit's fruits. The song, written by Lori McKenna as a prayer for her children, emphasizes simple yet profound actions like holding the door open and saying thank you, which mirror the biblical truths of living a holy life.
Patience, as described, is not passive waiting but active endurance, trusting in God's timing and purposes. It is a Christ-like reaction to all that is maddening, requiring us to eliminate hurry from our lives to cultivate this fruit. Kindness, on the other hand, is active compassion and benevolence, a God-like characteristic that Jesus modeled through healing, feeding, and forgiving. It challenges us to extend kindness even when it is inconvenient or undeserved. Goodness involves moral integrity and doing what is right, even at a personal cost. It is about standing firm in Christ and aligning our actions with God's standards.
Living by the Spirit means being drawn up in line with God's will, allowing the Spirit to guide and govern us. This requires vigilance, obedience, and sometimes repentance. As we strive to embody these fruits, we become "little Jesuses," reflecting God's love and gifting Christ to others. This transformation is not passive but an intentional choice to reflect God in our daily lives. As we go forth, let us embrace these virtues, staying humble and kind, and allowing the Spirit to produce the needed fruit in our lives. Check out the Share A Little Jesus site: CLICK HERE!
Key Takeaways:
1. **Patience as Active Endurance:** Patience is not about passively waiting but actively enduring by trusting in God's timing and purposes. It requires us to eliminate hurry from our lives, as impatience often stems from a hurried lifestyle. By slowing down and trusting God, we can cultivate patience in our relationships and interactions.
2. **Kindness as Active Compassion:** Kindness is more than being nice; it is an intentional, selfless action rooted in love and compassion. It challenges us to extend kindness even when it is inconvenient or undeserved, reflecting God's character. By practicing kindness in everyday moments, we can soften our hearts towards those who are difficult to love.
3. **Goodness as Moral Integrity:** Goodness involves doing what is right, even at a personal cost. It is about aligning our actions with God's standards and standing firm in Christ. This virtue challenges us to make decisions that prioritize integrity over personal gain, reflecting God's goodness in our lives.
4. **Living by the Spirit:** Living by the Spirit means aligning ourselves with God's will, allowing the Spirit to guide and govern us. This requires vigilance, obedience, and sometimes repentance. As we embody the fruits of the Spirit, we become "little Jesuses," reflecting God's love and gifting Christ to others.
5. **The Power of Humility and Kindness:** Staying humble and kind is an intentional choice to reflect God in our daily lives. By embodying patience, kindness, and goodness, we not only transform ourselves but also gift Christ to others, becoming a light in dark places.
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5-DAY DEVOTIONAL
Patience, as described, is not passive waiting but active endurance, trusting in God's timing and purposes. It is a Christ-like reaction to all that is maddening, requiring us to eliminate hurry from our lives to cultivate this fruit. Kindness, on the other hand, is active compassion and benevolence, a God-like characteristic that Jesus modeled through healing, feeding, and forgiving. It challenges us to extend kindness even when it is inconvenient or undeserved. Goodness involves moral integrity and doing what is right, even at a personal cost. It is about standing firm in Christ and aligning our actions with God's standards.
Living by the Spirit means being drawn up in line with God's will, allowing the Spirit to guide and govern us. This requires vigilance, obedience, and sometimes repentance. As we strive to embody these fruits, we become "little Jesuses," reflecting God's love and gifting Christ to others. This transformation is not passive but an intentional choice to reflect God in our daily lives. As we go forth, let us embrace these virtues, staying humble and kind, and allowing the Spirit to produce the needed fruit in our lives. Check out the Share A Little Jesus site: CLICK HERE!
Key Takeaways:
1. **Patience as Active Endurance:** Patience is not about passively waiting but actively enduring by trusting in God's timing and purposes. It requires us to eliminate hurry from our lives, as impatience often stems from a hurried lifestyle. By slowing down and trusting God, we can cultivate patience in our relationships and interactions.
2. **Kindness as Active Compassion:** Kindness is more than being nice; it is an intentional, selfless action rooted in love and compassion. It challenges us to extend kindness even when it is inconvenient or undeserved, reflecting God's character. By practicing kindness in everyday moments, we can soften our hearts towards those who are difficult to love.
3. **Goodness as Moral Integrity:** Goodness involves doing what is right, even at a personal cost. It is about aligning our actions with God's standards and standing firm in Christ. This virtue challenges us to make decisions that prioritize integrity over personal gain, reflecting God's goodness in our lives.
4. **Living by the Spirit:** Living by the Spirit means aligning ourselves with God's will, allowing the Spirit to guide and govern us. This requires vigilance, obedience, and sometimes repentance. As we embody the fruits of the Spirit, we become "little Jesuses," reflecting God's love and gifting Christ to others.
5. **The Power of Humility and Kindness:** Staying humble and kind is an intentional choice to reflect God in our daily lives. By embodying patience, kindness, and goodness, we not only transform ourselves but also gift Christ to others, becoming a light in dark places.
Enjoy the 5-Day Devotional and other resources that goes with this message:
5-DAY DEVOTIONAL
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