Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
The reality of growing in our relationship with Jesus, and the Spirit producing His Fruit in our lives, is that we grow most when facing difficult circumstances. The test of how much Fruit the Holy Spirit is producing will become evident by our ability to show others the love of God, while we are in the heat of difficulties. When we truly love, that love will not be dictated by circumstances or emotions, but by the simple fact that we know that God's desire for us is to love as He loves. It is in the midst of trials that we can find contentment in knowing that God is walking with us, and has allowed the circumstances to enter our lives. Having joy does not mean we always have to be "in a good mood". It simply means that in spite of our mood, we are able to trust God through the time of difficulty. Finally, having peace, or the ability to remain calm, while our world seems to be falling apart, is the evidence we have that the peace that passes all understanding is now in effect via the power of the Holy Spirit. This is not to say that we cannot feel sadness, disappointment, or any other emotion. However, our emotions should never be what controls our lives or decisions. The bottom line is that our ability to love, have joy, or have peace, during difficult situations, is completely dependent upon the power of the Holy Spirit, and should not be dictated by our emotions or circumstances.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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