Bear Fruit

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.  John 15:8-9  

Bear fruit.  In the Strong’s lexicon for fruit (2590 karpos) it indicates that this word refers to that which originates or comes from something such as work, act or deeds. Bearing fruit (2592 karpoforeo) is about bring forth or, again, deeds. The fruit of the spirit, found in Galatians 5:22, is that fruit associated with karpos. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23. I’ve always thought it interesting that even though there is a long list of qualities it the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. These qualities are inseparable. They come from one source and are one unit. The gifts of the Spirit are many and varied, but the fruit of the Spirit is one. Without love, there is no joy or self-control. Without gentleness, there is no peace, nor is there kindness…and on and on. So glorify God with the fruit of the Spirit evident in your life. You may be wondering, how do you get that fruit? By yielding your own self ambitions…your own life to the Lord, confessing your sin if necessary. And then asking—expecting to receive and be filled with that fruit of the Spirit.  

RSVP: Jesus is offering you the love, joy, peace…that only He can give through the Holy Spirit. How will you respond to Him today?  

Prayer~ Dear Jesus, please fill me with Your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Refresh my heart, Lord. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10

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All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.