Author: Laura Coyle, from the Charis Community in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Fruits of the Spirit - Day 5
In the book of Micah, it says, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
Blueberries are the best fruit to share with others.
What's the difference between kindness and goodness? The Lord is goodness and all goodness comes from Him. We are created good in His image and in His likeness. The Bible says “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31) We were created good. Kindness is a result of us acting from goodness, drawing on the Lord’s goodness and His nature. By spending time with our creator, our capacity for kindness grows. By serving others, by being quick to forgive, by showing humility in all duties, and by exercising patience, we become more and more who we have been created to be. Very good.
The blossoming of the fruits of kindness and goodness reflect the nature of God. Ask yourself today: Where can I reflect the nature of our kind and good God?
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