To walk in the Spirit means to allow the Holy Spirit to live inside you, influencing your thoughts, emotions, and actions so that your life is patterned after Jesus Christ. This is not something you can accomplish by sheer willpower or human effort; it requires surrender, repentance, and a daily openness to the Spirit’s leading. As you yield to God’s Spirit, He empowers you to resist the desires of the flesh and to bear the fruit that reflects Christ’s character. The journey is not always easy, but it is filled with joy and purpose as you become more like Him each day. [42:57]
Galatians 5:16-25 (ESV)
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you sense the Holy Spirit prompting you to change, and how can you intentionally surrender that area to Him today?
Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains connected to the vine, you cannot produce spiritual fruit apart from abiding in Jesus. This abiding is a daily, ongoing relationship—remaining in His presence, letting His words shape you, and allowing His life to flow through you. When you abide in Christ, He prunes away what hinders growth, sometimes through uncomfortable seasons, but always with the purpose of making you more fruitful. Without Him, you can do nothing, but with Him, your life will overflow with fruit that glorifies God and blesses others. [54:42]
John 15:1-8 (ESV)
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
Reflection: In what practical way can you deepen your connection to Jesus this week—through prayer, Scripture, or worship—so that His life flows more freely through you?
Bearing spiritual fruit is not automatic; it requires intentional choices, discipline, and a passion to please God above all else. Simply avoiding evil is not enough—spiritual fruit comes from a life surrendered to the Spirit, cultivated by prayer, the Word, and fasting. This process involves sacrifice and sometimes pain, as God uproots self-will and prunes away what does not belong. Yet, as you live with purpose and give God your best, you will see His blessings and transformation in your life and in those around you. [57:40]
Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Reflection: What is one specific habit or routine you can start or adjust this week to intentionally cultivate spiritual fruit in your life?
The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—are not just virtues to admire but the very character of Christ formed in you. Each fruit flows from a heart surrendered to God: love that expects nothing in return, joy that endures through trials, peace that calms every storm, patience that perseveres, kindness and goodness that serve others, faithfulness that can be counted on, meekness that is strength under control, and self-control that brings dignity. As these qualities grow in you, your life becomes a living testimony of Jesus to the world. [01:02:15]
Matthew 7:16-20 (ESV)
You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.
Reflection: Which fruit of the Spirit do you sense God inviting you to grow in most right now, and what is one step you can take to nurture that fruit today?
God calls you to holiness—not as an outdated concept, but as a living, vibrant reality that sets you apart for His purposes. Holiness is not about perfection, but about a heart passionately pursuing God, forsaking sin, and loving Him with your whole being. When you live with this passion and purpose, your life becomes fruitful, your worship becomes free, and your witness draws others to Christ. Holiness is the evidence of God’s work in you, and it is still His mandate for every believer today. [59:03]
1 Peter 1:15-16 (ESV)
But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you can pursue greater holiness and passion for God, and how will you take a concrete step toward that today?
Today, we gathered as a church family to seek God’s presence, to intercede for one another, and to be reminded of the true meaning of being a Christian: to be Christ-like in character, conduct, and lifestyle. We began by lifting up the needs among us, believing that God is able to move in our situations—not tomorrow, but right now. There is power in unified prayer, and testimonies are born when we trust God together.
The heart of our time together centered on the fruit of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5. We are called not just to avoid evil, but to intentionally cultivate spiritual fruit—love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. This is not a passive process; it requires desire, cultivation, and sometimes painful pruning. Just as a plant bends but does not break in the storm, so we must hold tightly to God, allowing Him to shape us even when it’s uncomfortable. The pruning process may feel like loss or discomfort, but it is God’s preparation for greater fruitfulness.
Being a Christian is more than Sunday attendance; it is a daily, passionate pursuit of God. The Spirit’s influence in our lives is not just about avoiding sin, but about being transformed—letting God’s Spirit guide our thoughts, emotions, and actions. This is not something we can accomplish by willpower alone; it requires surrender, repentance, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost. When we walk in the Spirit, we become sensitive to God’s leading, and our lives begin to reflect Christ more and more.
Living for God is hard when we do it half-heartedly, but when we give Him our all—when we live for Him “hard”—it becomes a joy. The key is a passion to please God, to give Him our best, not just what is left over. Fruitfulness is not instant; it is the result of intentional living, discipline, and allowing God to purge us of anything that hinders holiness. Holiness is not outdated; it is still God’s call for His people.
Ultimately, the fruit of the Spirit is not just for our benefit, but for the sake of others. When we bear fruit, souls are won, families are changed, and God is glorified. Our spiritual health is revealed by the fruit we bear. My prayer is that each of us would have a deep compassion to be more like Jesus, forsake sin, and love God with our whole hearts.
Galatians 5:16-25 (ESV) — 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
John 15:1-8 (ESV) — 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
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