Just as bountiful harvest depends on a source of clean water, the quality of the fruit in my life – my words, actions and attitude depends on my spiritual nourishment. The Psalmist describes this in Psalm 1 – the person whose delight is in the law of the Lord…is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season. And Paul writes in Galatians 5 that those who walk in step with the Spirit are marked by – love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self control.
Sometimes my perspective on my circumstances turns sour or my actions and words become persistently unkind. There is no good fruit and I realize I haven’t spent time being quiet before the words of my God. But when the rhythm of my days is rooted in reliance on Him, I bear good fruit. Patience and gentleness characterize my interactions with others; it’s easier to choose gratitude over complaint.
The God who has revealed Himself to us is our source of strength, wisdom, joy, understanding and peace. As we steep our souls in the words that point us to Him, the work of God’s spirit will be evident in our lives.
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