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Fruits of the Spirit – Galatians 5:16-26

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22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control… (Galatians 5:22-23)

We are so busy with our lives that we can often forget the importance of living our lives by the Holy Spirit. As in the verses above, the Holy Spirit imparts in us many excellent qualities and values that will bless us and those around us.

Sinful acts and desires only lead to unhappiness, darkness, even death.

They do not build you or others up. They act only to serve our selfish ambitions, and they will hold us back from being people of value who are achieving for Jesus.

Within the passages I noticed also a very interest analogy about law. If you consider acts that would be classed as law breaking acts, for example stealing, murder etc, then many of the attributes of a sinful nature are tied in closely with each act. Law breaking acts are a result of a sinful nature.

But a Spirit filled life is only full of good things. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness. I honestly cannot think of one law breaking act that would be a result of one of these values.

23 cont… Against such things there is no law.

Living by the Spirit will give us the ability to live in harmony with Him, conducting ourselves in a way pleasing to Him, and doing the things that he desires from us.

Regular prayer and Bible study should be a part of our walk with the Lord to keep us focused on him and the fruit of the Spirit.

Kindness – Philippians 2:1-8

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5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…

Yet another confirmation of our responsibility as Christians to imitate Christ.  His humility, love, compassion as well as kindness toward others.  There is no better way of expressing the Love of Jesus that through action.  In this self centred world, a lost person is more likely to be touched and challenged by a kind and selfless act.

Hebrews 13:2 - Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Our Daily Bread today also focuses on kindness to others.  We live in a society where it is natural to make decisions and to act upon things that are in our own best interests.  Things that benefit us, in status, wealth, position, relationships or power.  Our Lord was completely selfless and gave up His life utterly and completely for our sins.  When he rose again he commanded us to make disciples of all nations.  It is therefore our responsibility to act as he did, being selfless and humble, showing the love of Jesus that others may see, experience and be saved.

And of course, don’t forget the above verse (Hebrews 13:2), you could be unwittingly caring for an angel!  How awesome would that be?!