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Living In Jesus = Sweet Fruit

Written by FAVORED1 on February 17, 2010 – 4:17 pm -

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

If you abide in Me, and My Words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be My disciples. As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you: you continue in My love.

[John 15:7-9 New King James]

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But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

[Galatians 5:22-23 New Living Translation]

Living In Jesus = Sweet Fruit

Good Afternoon Beloved,

I’ve always loved that verse. I’m awe-struck that a flawless and Holy God would want to claim me as His child, but even more blown away by the fact that He wanted to live in me. I am His handiwork. A one of a kind designer’s original. If you searched all over the world, and down through the annulls of time you will would never find another me… (that is the same for you too, by the way). A work in progress. Once we say ‘yes’ to the Lord, He begins preparing us for the day when we will see Him face to face. To see Him now would mean death for us. When Moses asked God to “show him His face”, God told him that he would not do that because Moses would die if He did. He denied his request out of the concern and love that He had for him, not to be mean. He covered Mose with His Hand, and allow him to see the backside of His glory (Exodus 33). That must have been breath-taking. In that instance, God actually came to Moses in a “cloud of smoke”, but then He told Moses to meet Him on Mt. Sinai. That contact with God was so intimate and powerful that Moses’ face changed. He illuminated so brightly that the children of Israel could not look at him. He actually had to wear a cover over his face. Likewise, when we leave the presence of the Living God, we are changed. Our change brings joy to the heart of God. The more ‘fruit’ that is developed in us, the sweeter we will become. We will know that balance between, “occupying until He comes” and “wearing this world as a loose garment”. Appreciative of every blessing, quick to forgive, ready to encourage. Bold and fearless in the face of change and adversity. Able to love the “un-lovable”, care for the “careless”. Patient, kind willing to share freely what was freely given to us… the fruit of the Spirit which nourishes our spirit, mind, body…

…. that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day

Regina