March 14, 2016:  SOAP #2293:

Scripture:  Galatians (NIV) 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Observation:  The apples hanging on an apple tree are proof that the nature of an apple tree is within.  Fruit on the outside is proof of the nature that is inside.  Bearing apples is not hard work for the apple tree, it is merely being what it really is.

Application:   The verses above contain the fruit of the Holy Spirit, not the fruit of Leon.  I am helpless to produce this without His life within me.  The presence of this fruit is a good indicator that the Holy Spirit really does dwell in me.  The absence of this fruit can be a good indicator that the Holy Spirit does not dwell inside.

Prayer:   Lord, I have invited You to share this body with me.  As Your Lordship is established in me, may the fruit of the Spirit become dominant in my life.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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