DCLM Higher Everyday 10 January 2024 — The Fruit Of The Spirit – Part 1
Topic: The Fruit Of The Spirit – Part 1
Text: Galatians 5:22-24
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Key Verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:22,23)
Message
Do you like fruit? What is your favourite fruit? Today, we are considering the fruit of the Spirit. This is a different kind of fruit. These are the traits heaven-bound youths must exhibit. Let’s briefly explain them: to love someone is to care deeply for them and to desire what is best for them. Joy is a good feeling we have because we trust God in both good and bad times. Peace is feeling, calm and secure because we know that God is in control of our world. Longsuffering is showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by others.
Gentleness means not being rough or harsh. It means being careful and respectful towards others. Goodness is uprightness of heart and life. It is considering what people need and then helping them with it. Faith or faithfulness is being loyal and trustworthy. Meekness is the positive moral quality of dealing with people in a kind manner, with humility and consideration. Temperance is self-control; it implies not losing our temper. Trust God for grace to exhibit these qualities as you pray for them.
Quote: Exhibit these qualities
Challenge: To be Christ-like is a must.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to bear the fruit of the Spirit.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
