Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
[T]he fruit of the Spirit …
Summary: Looking back at Paul’s list of the “fruit of the Spirit,” we discover that the fruit of God’s Spirit is actually poured into us before we can share it with others.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22-23 – Looking Back, Part 2”But the fruit of the Spirit is … kindness …
Summary: The fruit called “kindness” adds a unique sweetness to life, as illustrated by Charles Dickens’s story about a man named Scrooge.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22f – A Fruit Called “Kindness””But the fruit of the Spirit is … patience …
Summary: We take another look at the English translations for “makrothymía” because there are subtle differences that reveal insights into the nature of God’s presence in us.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22e(2) – Cause and Effect”But the fruit of the Spirit is … forbearance …
Summary: Forbearance is a banker’s word. When we find out why, we discover another aspect of God’s love for us.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22e – If God Were a Banker”But the fruit of the Spirit is … peace …
Summary: Happiness comes and goes but God’s peace is forever.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22d – Peace Like a River”But the fruit of the Spirit is …
Summary: As Paul begins to teach us about the fruit of the Spirit, it is worth taking a moment to consider why God’s Spirit changes who we are and how others see us.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:22a – A Special Kind of Giving”The acts of the flesh are obvious …
Summary: Paul writes from his point of view. Sometimes it feels like he forgets we don’t have his knowledge. He can be hard to keep up with.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:19a – Clear Vision”(Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law) … or by believing what you heard?
Summary: This mediation takes us on an wonderful journey. Putting the pieces of this verse/puzzle together, we see how God uses the law to bring us into his fold.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:2d – Fence and Gate”