Word of the Day
Beloved, I have dressed you in robes of righteousness and your life is hidden in Christ. Because of this righteousness, I watch over every thing concerning you. Because you love Me, I work all things in your life together for the ultimate good. This does not mean everything is easy; but, it does mean that everything is under My control. All will help you grow and be fruitful as you work through the processes of life.
I gave you My Holy Spirit. The fruit of the Holy Spirit will manifest in your life. I will use everything that happens to you to cultivate this fruit. The fruit of the spirit will give you an abundant life…the type of life I Have promised you in My Word. I want you to experience life to the fullest…experience it in all its abundance. As trees by a river are watered by its continuous flowing stream, so too will I water you. I want you to drink deeply of My love…drink deeply on a regular basis. Don’t let one ounce of fresh revelation and truth pass by you. Be with Me moment by moment and you will receive moment by moment.
Remember, My love is what nourishes you and establishes you, so let your roots go deep into My love so you can not be shaken. Everything you need can be found in My love which you can experience by clinging to the bank of My heart, regardless of what you do.
Trees by a natural river have their needs met as the continuous flow of the river brings new and fresh nutrients without ceasing. If the river is flowing, new life is always being deposited. They receive all the nutrients needed to prosper in both good and bad times. Living, moving and having your being in Me…living, moving and having your being in My love supplies your every need. Therefore, stay in the river. There is no better or safer place to be.
Beloved, the fruit of the Holy Spirit is love joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22). Can you imagine a life full of this fruit? I can. In fact, I see your life that way already. To Me, it already is. It is your inheritance…your birthright to have this kind of life regardless.
Beloved, a life of fruitfulness is what I want for you and what you can have. A fruit filled life of abundance is your portion in Me and I will ensure it to be what your life is like as you trust in Me and follow My guidance. I will bring into your life everything to make this fruit manifest and grow. You will feed many while being nourished yourself with all you need. I, Myself, will fulfill all your needs. Your life will be a sign and a wonder to all who see as they see you full of joy and fruitful through all of life’s seasons.
As many needy people see Me pour out My love on you and nurture you, they too will long to experience My love. Many will be added to My family because of you, so be excited. This isn’t a short term promise. It is for eternity. Trust in Me and I will be all that you need and you will truly have life in abundance. You will be as a tree planted by streams of living water fruitful in all you do. Why? Because I say so.
But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, (Galatians 5:22 Amplified)
And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. (Psalm 1:3 Amplified)
Prayer
Father, I am in awe as I take in Your promises and allow them to abide in the depths of my spirit…my heart. I take them into me so I can reflect Your image of fruitfulness. So often My life doesn’t look fruitful. I am so aware of the times I fail…the times when I live far below what You have planned for me. Please help me to turn to You in every circumstance and let You change me from glory into glory. Father, I like the sunshine, but not the rain or the heart of the day, so please help me to trust You and rely on You in the difficult times as well as in the good. Thank You that You are working all things together for good in my life. I am being transformed moment by moment for I live in the continuous stream of Your presence at all times. I am most surely anchored in the riverbed of Your heart forever more. Amen
Reflect and Journal
- Can you see the fruit of the spirit in your life? Which area referenced in the above Scripture needs the most development in your life? Is it patience, self-control…etc.
- Which area do you struggle with the most? Take some time to drink from God’ Word in reference to this subject. Are you impatient with people? Are you one who tends to worry? What does God say about each subject? You must get His mind on things so you will have something to fill your heart with when you cast out worry and so on.
- Are you living life in abundance? Ask God to show you what you might be missing out on…where you are missing His very best. He reveals all you need to know in order give you an abundant life in all circumstances.
- What needs do you have? Be specific and ask God to meet them.