What fruit do you possess?

Do you love fruit? I do. I make fruit smoothies almost every day. They’ve become part of my health regimen. Apples, bananas, blueberries, oranges, and a tablespoon of an antioxidant supplement powder, and I’m ready for almost anything. What’s your health secret?

The Bible says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23, NKJV) The world may be crazy right now, but the fruit of the Spirit can help you handle anything. In fact, walking with the Holy Spirit will change your character in order for you to become a thermostat instead of a thermometer. 

friend, you can influence the people around you, or they can influence you. It’s your choice. The Bible says, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV)  

What about good character? What about love, self-control, and joy-filled people like you? What happens when you hang around the Holy Spirit? The Apostle Paul says, “for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.” (Ephesians 5:9, NKJV) Wow! That’s so incredible. The Holy Spirit will not only walk with us...He’ll inhabit us and transform us. 

I’ve seen the Spirit change violent criminals into reliable security team members at ICLV. I’ve seen women who worked in prostitution become key Bible study leaders. I’ve seen so many who struggled with drug addictions become rescuers and sponsors for others. The Holy Spirit is the real deal. He changes lives, and He changed me. I’ve told you how I once struggled with violence, depression, drugs, and alcohol, but the Spirit changed me from the inside out.

Would you invite the Holy Spirit to be more than a friend? Would you invite Him into your life, home, and business? “‘Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?’” (Matthew 7:9, NKJV)  

friend, the Holy Spirit is knocking on your door. Invite Him in, and you will become such a miracle.