WHAT FRUIT ARE YOU BEARING?

Jesus has told us that He is the tree and we are the branches....He also told us that He will prune the branches (us) so we will bear more fruit. Fruit that reflects His Charater. To be a branch is a real good thing. Because the branch is where the fruit grows. Not the trunk or the roots....but on the branches. However, while the fruit comes out of the branches, the roots and nourishment determines the fruit. So if we are not rooted in Christ we will not bear His fruit. Some may bear a counterfiet fruit, fruit that resembles His, but I assure you if you could cut into it and put it under the microscope of the scriptures it would not be His fruit; unless it comes from Him.

Galatians 5:22-23 tells us what the fruit of the Spirit are....check them out and see what you are bearing!

•Love will enable us to appreciate our brothers and sisters in the Lord, and, of course, our family, and others around us. Love is taking the initiative to build up and meet the needs of others without expecting anything in return. John 13:1; 15:13; 1 Corinthians 13:3

• Joy will allow us to enjoy His creation, others, and our circumstances with an expression of delight and real, authentic happiness and harmony with God and others. Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13

• Peace is surrendering and yielding to the Lord’s control, regarding to our circumstances... for He is our ultimate peace! It is allowing tranquility to set our tone. Once we make real peace with God, we will be able to make and maintain peace with others. Matthew 5:9; Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7

• Patience is showing tolerance and fortitude to others, and even accepting difficult situations from God knowing that He is in control. Matthew 27:14; Romans 12:12; James 1:3,12

• Kindness is practicing benevolence and a loving attitude towards others, even when others mistreat us. Ephesians 4:32

• Goodness displays integrity, honesty, and compassion to others, and allows us to do the right thing. Matthew 19:16

• Faithfulness is the fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit as well as identify God's Will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. Matthew 17:19; 25:21; 1 Cor. 12:9; Hebrews 11:1; 1 Thess. 5:24

• Gentleness is the character that will show calmness, personal care, and tenderness in meeting the needs of others not judging their motives or situation. Isa. 40:11; Phil. 4: 5; 2 Timothy 2:24; 1 Thess. 2:7

• Self-Control will allow us to have discipline, and restraint with obedience to God and others. 1 Thess. 5: 22

May the Lord show us all the true fruit in our lives and then prune off the bad, so that we can be better servants and wittness'es for His sake....

Loving you today,
Bren