Walk In The Spirit – Goodness

Feb18

But the fruit of the Spirit is goodness
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, And My people will be satisfied with My goodness,” declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 31:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.31.14.NASB1995

. . . you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
1 Peter 2:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.2.9.NASB1995

🙌 How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!
Psalms 31:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.31.19.NASB1995

They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodness And will shout joyfully of Your righteousness.
Psalms 145:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.7.NASB1995

God is good. The Lord Jesus is good. The Holy Spirit is good.

The Holy Spirit living in believers is good. So let us demonstrate the goodness of God.

🙏To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2th.1.11-12.NASB1995

🌹for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Ephesians 5:8-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.5.8-9.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Kindness (Pt.2 of 2)

Feb17

But the fruit of the Spirit is kindness
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.3.3.NASB1995

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;
Zechariah 7:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/zec.7.9.NASB1995

“For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; So that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.6.14.NASB1995

Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Proverbs 14:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.14.22.NASB1995

Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually.
Hosea 12:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.12.6.NASB1995

🌹Sow with a view to righteousness, Reap in accordance with kindness; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord Until He comes to rain righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.10.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Kindness (Pt. 1 of 2)

Feb16

But the fruit of the Spirit is kindness
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Titus 3:4-6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/tit.3.4-6.NASB1995

The Holy Spirit, poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ, so we would demonstrate the lovingkindness of God to others, just as He has demonstrated to us who know Him.

He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mic.6.8.NASB1995

Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
Romans 11:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.22.NASB1995

Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance
Romans 2:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.2.4.NASB1995

🌹So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Colossians 3:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Happy Valentines Weekend 💝

Feb13

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (satisfaction) for our sins.
1 John 4:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.10.NASB1995

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
1 John 4:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.16.NASB1995

❤️ We love, because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.19.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

P.S. Fruit of The Spirit series will continue on Monday with kindness. Hope you’ll drop by.

Walk In The Spirit – Patience

Feb12

But the fruit of the Spirit is patience
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

. . . Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, . . . for this reason we find mercy, so that in us . . . Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:15-16 NASB1995 (paraphrased)
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ti.1.15-16.NASB1995

so . . . let us be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 6:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.6.12.NASB1995

Through Jesus we have put on a new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created us — . . . Christ who is all, and in all. So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of . . . patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Colossians 3:10-13 NASB1995 (paraphrased)
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.10-13.NASB1995

🌹Therefore . . . walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
Ephesians 4:1-2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.4.1-2.NASB1995

❤️ Love is patient, . . .
1 Corinthians 13:4a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.13.4.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Peace (Pt. 3 of 3)

Feb11

But the fruit of the Spirit is peace
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.15.NASB1995

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.5.23.NASB1995

🌹Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;
2 Peter 1:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2pe.1.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Peace (Pt. 2 of 3)

Feb10

But the fruit of the Spirit is peace
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Peace I (Jesus) leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.27.NASB1995

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,
Romans 8:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.8.6.NASB1995

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.14.17.NASB1995

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
Romans 14:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.14.19.NASB1995

These things I (Jesus) have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.33.NASB1995

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.13.NASB1995

And . . . may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.5.23.NASB1995

🌹For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.54.10.NASB1995

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Romans 15:33 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Peace (Pt. 1 of 3)

Feb9

¹For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; . . . And His name will be called . . . Prince of Peace. ²This One will be our peace . . .³The LORD is Peace (Yahweh-shalom). ⁴“Dominion and awe belong to Him Who establishes peace in His heights.
¹Isaiah 9:6/²Micah 5:5/³Judges 6:24/⁴Job 25:2 NASB1995

🙏⁵In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety. ⁶Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.
⁵Psalms 4:8/⁶Psalms 119:165 NASB1995

⁷I will hear what God the Lord will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; But let them not turn back to folly. ⁸‘For there will be peace for the seed: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will yield its produce and the heavens will give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all these things.
⁷Psalms 85:8/⁸Zechariah 8:12 NASB1995

🌹The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’
Numbers 6:26 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/num.6.26.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

¹ https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995
² https://bible.com/bible/100/mic.5.5.NASB1995
³ https://bible.com/bible/100/jdg.6.24.NASB1995
⁴ https://bible.com/bible/100/job.25.2.NASB1995

⁵ https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.4.8.NASB1995
⁶ https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.165.NASB1995

⁷ https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.85.8.NASB1995
⁸ https://bible.com/bible/100/zec.8.12.NASB1995

Walk In The Spirit – Joy Finale (13)

Feb6

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:4-5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.4-5.NASB1995

These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
John 15:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.11.NASB1995

Thank you for joining me on this journey of joy. My hope in this journey is that the Holy Spirit of joy resides in you and that you bear much fruit of joy in your heart that overflows to others and that others will notice you are different because of the joy within you. So, let us joyously praise God, the giver of joy, for filling us up with abundant joy.

🌹 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.36.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (12)

Feb5

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

🙌 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 1:24-25 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jud.1.24-25.NASB1995

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
1 Peter 1:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.8.NASB1995

🌹 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.13.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org