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Friday
Picture: Tree (bearing fruit)
Scripture: John 12:24; John 15:8-11; Galatians 5:18-25
Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you?
Close your eyes and envision any kind of fruit tree that is ready for harvest. This fruit has reached this point due to all the previous concepts we have looked at this week: seed, soil, roots, watering, growth, and pruning. Likewise, we bear spiritual fruit due to God word’s and His Spirit continuously at work in our lives.
In what ways is the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc) flourishing in your daily interactions with people?
Is the Lord using you to bear fruit for His name in any particular ministry or people group?
Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference:
An argument rose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side, and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great." Luke 9:49-50
Dear Lord,
Our culture and flesh are so contrary to what you declare to be great. Every day, remind us how to live. Cause us to desire greatness in your eyes, not the world's. Turn our hearts away from pursuing power and fame and fortune. Rather, give us hearts like yours that seek to serve the needy and save the lost. Amen.