The Character of Christ
Last Week, we began a new sermon series out of text Galatians 5:22-23:But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Imagine if you will, looking for a model of what Jesus looks like in a person’s life. How does one determine that vision? These virtues are the outcome, and as the Scripture teaches, the fruits of what a spirit-filled life takes on. This is called application. The beautiful thing about these virtues are they can’t be produced apart from walking with Jesus. We can’t role-play out these virtues. The spirit of God behind these actions must be genuine or we will be found out for who we really are.
Love is the crucial fruit behind all of the rest. Without love, our patience will wear thin, our joy won’t really be solid, and our faithfulness will be shallow. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Love of God will always be the foundation of all others virtues in our life.
Will you begin to truly deepen your study of these 9 fruits? Begin with making sure first and foremost you love Jesus with all your heart. That is really hard especially when you really love your spouse, children, friends, etc. You can do that but not until God is first, then that Agape love flows out to those that are closest to us. They can see if your love is for real! Love God today!
Stay in the Light, 1 John 1:7,
Pastor Larry
In The Light, 1 John 1:7 
Pastor Larry —
I really enjoyed reading this. It is so true, we have to have love to have patience, joy, and faithfulness. Thank you for sharing.
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