If your feelings could talk, what would they say?
The fruit of the Spirit is … joy [and] peace … — Galatians 5:22
Did you know that God cares about how you feel? I’m glad that joy and peace are fruit of the Spirit because it’s hard to fake joy and it’s hard to fake peace. They are not an act that we can put on, not the result of behavior modification, but rather the product of inner transformation.
Jesus was at peace as He slept in the bottom of the boat during the raging storm. And what enabled Jesus to endure the cross? Joy.
We feel what we genuinely believe, whether our beliefs are accurate or not. The fruit of the Spirit is tied to the life-changing truth that God’s victory is our victory, and God’s love is ours forever.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.