But
the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23
Faithfulness will
surely bring gentleness. When we are faithful to God, His word, and time spent
with Him, we will become gentler. The word faithfulness
means those who practice faith. The word gentleness
means mildness of manner and disposition. As soon as we practice more faith and
stay faithful, we will acquire more of the characteristics of Jesus.
The only way we can
be more like our Savior is to be in His presence. He will transform our sinful,
self-centered ways. We will have more of Him expressed through us and less of
ourselves. He will increase, and we will decrease. Today there are many who do
not stay faithful in church attendance or in a quiet time. That is a good way
to stumble and fall into one’s old ways.
His Word will change
us, mature us, and cleanse us if we let it teach us. Once again we must make a
choice to remain faithful and to become gentle. Life is full of choices and changes
if we are flexible and choose the abundant life God wants for us. Victory comes
in all circumstances. We can handle them
and be stronger in these days and times if we remain faithful.
Our Savior showed us
how faithful He stayed to the Father even when His life was at stake. He
remained a gentle, suffering servant to the end because of His life of
faithfulness. Let us be more faithful in the days ahead and allow the Holy
Spirit to bring us to gentleness.
Thank
you Jesus for your gentle spirit.
Sharon
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