#47 - The fruit of the Holy Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 and the Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18;

Note from Pastor Sarah - It's summer and that means some of our scheduled reflectors went to the beach and are no doubt reflecting on the shapes of clouds in the skies...

There's nothing written up for today, but this first passage was the subject of a study by the youth group a few weeks ago. We discussed which one of these was the hardest for us and pledged to try to work hard at it for a week.

I encourage you to pick one of these fruits of the Spirit and pray that you will grow in this area. Think about what gets in the way of you having this fruit of the spirit and ask God to help you be nurtured at your roots so your fruit grows.

And a quote: "Imagine what the world would be like if we were all our best selves all of the time." - anon.

Galatians 5:22–23

²²By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, ²³gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

Ephesians 6:10–18

¹⁰Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. ¹¹Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹²For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. ¹³Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. ¹⁴Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. ¹⁵As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. ¹⁶With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
¹⁸Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.