Walk The Talk

     Galatians 5:22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (KJV)

People that do not know the Lord, do not and will not understand "living in the Spirit" or anything about the "Fruit of the Spirit" - I didn't before I was SAVED.

When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He fills us immediately with His Spirit; which is love, joy, peace, patience, etc. All of the virtues He wants us to display, in order for others to see Him in us.

We don't begin immediately to "walk in the Spirit", but over time, as we seek God and live according to His commandments, we develop these traits. As we become aware of our transformation, we notice others are becoming aware of the same. They may wonder what we have.

I strive everyday to be Christlike; I fail ALOT....Sometimes things just spiral downward before we know it; but this is where we get up, dust ourselves off, APOLOGIZE for the mistake, harsh words, rudeness, etc. and move on. I've learned there is a HUGE difference between REACT and RESPOND; with the latter being the better choice. As we RESPOND to things, others still feel the love of Jesus that is in us.

So, when that turn of events takes place today, you're greeted by a bad attitude, you're treated badly, or someone talks about you, RESPOND to it, do not REACT....You will be the better person for it and others will see that you do "Walk in the Spirit". My daily prayer is that others will see Jesus in me; I need Him because I can't do it alone.

Be Filled Today...............