The Love – The Walk – The Fruit / Episode Three

For this message we’re going explore the Fruit of The Holy Spirit, what they are and what they are not.
Back in 1984 when I started to really get serious about my relationship with God, the term, walking in The Spirit came up with some friends who were part of a group called Models and Photographers for Christ. I was doing a lot of traveling back and forth from Europe and in the states as well. We were discussing controlling the flesh and its desires. So naturally we focused on walking in The Holy Spirit. 
Walking in The Holy Spirit, What does that mean?
In video one of this series I briefly talked about the “Love list” that compels us to Love and honor God. In video two we briefed “The Walk” by doing an introduction for further discussions and messages about our daily walk, walking in a ministry gift, and those who walk in a modern day apostolic like anointing. 
Just like “The Love” and “The Walk” introductions, The Fruit is also on going and the foundation of Love and our walks. 
It’s impossible to cover these topics in one message. Besides, compelling each other unto good works is a very important daily life style. The Apostle Paul learned through direct conversations with our risen savior Jesus Christ, and by revelations from The Holy Spirit, the importance of having lists. Lists can greatly help us in our Spirit led faith walk. 

I. Paul, as all the Apostles, knew that what actually flows from God’s character to us is supposed to flow through and from us. Jesus is always faithful to direct us by showing us what’s pleasing to Him through The Holy Spirit. Jesus IS our perfect example of what walking in The Fruit of The Spirit looks like. He embodied The Spirit of God in all that He did.

A. The Fruits are actually part of The God Head’s attributes that describe who They are. 
There is no way we can perfectly walk the fruit walk and yet because of the grace of God and the Faith of Christ in us we must try. It’s really impossible not to try because we are being molded to be like Jesus through God The Holy Spirit. To Love God is to reverence and fear God and walk in obedience to Him. 

II. As Holy Spirit leads the righteous He teaches them to walk in repentant admonition. This means we are ever mindful of His presence and His will and when we step out of His will or walk in the flesh those truly in Christ will realize through God’s admonitions to change course by repenting. When this happens we give praise and glory to God for His mercy and love in our lives. The (9) fruit of The Holy Spirit are all nouns which identify the behavior of those in Jesus Christ.

A. Galatians 5:22 states: But the fruit of The Holy Spirit are 

1. love – is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection: 
2. joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness: 
3. peace is defined as: mental calm, serenity, a state or period in which there is no war, 
4. patience is defined as: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset, 
5. goodness is defined as: the quality of being morally good or virtuous, 
6. kindness is defined as: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, 
7. faithfulness is defined as: being loyal and steadfast, gentleness is defined as: the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered,
8. gentleness is defined as: the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered, 
9. self-control is defined as: the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of them in one’s behavior, especially in difficult situations. 

III. Against such things there is no law.
(If we walk in His Spirit – we walk in God who is above the law and in Jesus we are in a covenant of Mercy through Grace which is a gift from God The Father.) 

A. So then, walking in The Spirit of God is to walk in His truth and be ever mindful of His admonitions by His Holy presence.
v24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified: the flesh with its passions and desires.
(Paraphrased:Those who belong to Christ Jesus have surrendered to Him daily to crucify the flesh with its passions and desires.

B. v25 Since we live by The Holy Spirit, let us walk in step with The Holy Spirit. 
When the Holy Spirit corrects us He leads us to change course – turn around – to repent. (This is the ongoing admonition process that leads us to repentance – to crucify the flesh and reverse course.)
What course has The Lord been working with you to change? If we are all totally honest every item in the list is an ongoing daily challenge. But as He encourages us to walk in the fruit we have to realize He IS The Fruit and the fullness therein. 

Because He, The Holy Spirit, dwells in us, He is forever challenging us to be like Jesus who walked without sin. That’s why it is so important to press into Him everyday. 
How do we do that: by giving Him praise, by worshiping Him, by reading His word and by praying both from our hearts and by The Holy Spirit. 

Altar Call:

NO ONE HAS TO GO TO HELL

A Call Unto Salvation: If you do not know Jesus as your personal Lord and savior I would like to invite you to do so now.

Pray this simple but very profound pray with me. Heavenly Lord Jesus, I want to get saved so I can go to heaven. Please forgive my sins, come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Write my name in Your Book of Life. Please fill my heart and life with The Holy Spirit to guide me through your word and empower me to live my life for you every day.

Welcome to Body of Christ! You are saved and blessed with the favor of God! You are part of a family of over 2 billion brothers and sisters world wide.

Now that you’re saved, here’s what you need to do: 1) Tell someone – Jesus loves you and you’re going to heaven. This is called confessing your faith unto salvation. 2) If you have a bible start reading The Gospel of John. If you don’t have a bible, click this link: https://www.biblegateway.com In Gateway’s search section type in The Gospel of John (NASV) and read about how much Jesus loves you. 3) Find an awesome church, like an Assemblies Of God worship center or a church that teaches the whole Bible. Here’s one way to find a church: In your search browser type in Or Click this link: https://ag.org In the middle portion of the page click on the “Find A Church” link. It will open up a spread sheet to help you locate a church in your area. 4) When you find a church ask to be Baptized in water in the name of Jesus. This is an act of obedience to the word of God and outward expression of your inner faith.

BONUS: This prayer and blessing is for you: Heavenly Father, in Jesus Name, I pray for Your blessing to be upon every daughter and son who has given their life to Jesus by asking Him to be their personal Lord and Savior. Bless them Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Protect them from every evil. Allow their new faith to grow deep in rich wonderful soil watered daily by Holy Spirit and fed by Your Word. I pray they would become as “oaks of righteousness unto Your glory” through Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen.

Numbers 6:24-26 I Pray God Bless you and Keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and, be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace in Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!