Fruit of the Spirit

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      19870830 Fruit Of The Spirit - Rev. Tommy Jones

 

What makes a #Christian different from the rest of the World?  They bear #fruit.  Interestingly, my pastor at #BiltmoreChurch touched on this today when he said that it is the fruit of the Spirit, not the fruits of the Spirit.  His point was that Christians should have all of these characteristics not just a few (Brother Tommy makes this point as well).  Is #Love for others easy and natural or an act of will?  How do we get joy?  The whole world wants peace, and yet Christ has given it to His followers as a gift.  What is meant by long-suffering?  Is gentleness something we could use more of today?  Does goodness come from God our ourselves?  Faith produces what?  Is faith dependent on circumstances or situations?  How has meekness gotten a bad rap?  Was Jesus meek?  How about Moses?  Temperance or self control is not en vogue right now, but should it be?

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The LIVING GOD #HOUSE

House of #Horrors seems to be the thrill for the young and old this October.  What do you experience within it’s walls? – #Fright -#Fear -#Death -#Mutilation -#Screams!  You pay money for that?  What a contrast between the house of horrors and the HOUSE OF GOD…. -Peace -Joy -Life -Love -Singing –  Any place where GOD manifests His presence is the HOUSE OF  GOD . Gen.28:16,17  From a lonely dark night with a stone for a pillow, “Jacob said, surely the Lord is in this place and I knew it not… How awesome, this is none other but the HOUSE OF GOD, and the gate of heaven.”  Where are you today?  Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.  IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE are many dwelling places: if it were not so, I would have told you: for I go to prepare a place for YOU. . .I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am there you may be also…..I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:1-6  Are you living in a house of horrors?  Turn away and choose the House of God.  “”For the time is come that judgment must begin at the HOUSE OF GOD:  and if it first begin at us what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of GOD?”” 1Peter 4:17

The LIVING GOD #PEACE

Can you remember the last time you felt peaceful?  This year my granddaughter Rebecca got a new dog which she brought to the farm and as we were all visiting, her “Winnie” laid on my feet which took all the stress out of my body making me very calm. It is amazing how touching animals can remove stressors for the moment.  Jesus said in John 14:27 something we can all hold dear, “PEACE, I LEAVE WITH YOU, MY PEACE I GIVE UNTO YOU,  not as the world gives…let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.”   Then on Christmas Eve, my daughter Jerilyn, son-in-law Michael, granddaughter Victoria and I were attending a candlelight/Lord’s Supper service with chamber music playing as we sang carols holding candles which engulfed the sanctuary with individual lights.  I felt GOD’S PEACE at that moment.”PEACE of GOD, which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7  During these stressful days and uncertain times, may we turn to His EVERLASTING Word as we start a new year…Col.3:15  “Let the PEACE OF GOD RULE IN YOUR HEART…..and be thankful.”

The LIVING GOD #BEAUTIFUL