Sow goodness. This fruit is benevolent love in action. A good person is zealous for truth and is energized by serving. Goodness is enthusiastically useful and extends grace to others. Goodness acts on behalf of those who are in need. Do you know someone in need? Pray about how you can minister God’s grace to…
A juicy piece of watermelon on a hot, blistering day is perfectly refreshing. If you read up online on the benefits of this fruit as I did, you will discover that some consider watermelon to be a “miracle recovery fruit” after a workout. Kindness is also a “miracle recovery fruit” — When life gets “hot,”…
Sow kindness. A kind person promotes good and exudes grace and gentleness. The kind will meet needs out of a genuine desire to serve and be useful to others. As a result, meekness blooms in the heart when this fruit is cultivated. On Saturday, I had lunch with an old friend. I ordered a water,…
Have you ever tried to eat a coconut? It’s not for the fainthearted. It requires a strenuous effort. You have to drill a hole into the hard exterior, and then you need to grab a hammer or machete in order to smash the thing open. A lazy person will not eat fresh coconut. Likewise, patience…
Sow patience. This fruit gives one courage to endure long and not give up. Patience strengthens your ability to act with self-restraint, rather than impulsiveness. A strong dose of its nectar helps one to step back, extend mercy, and accept that “vengeance belongs to the Lord.” A patient person fully believes that God is orchestrating…
One thing about fruit — sometimes you have to work to find it. Take the pomegranate for instance — its exterior surface is hard and inedible. You have to crack the hard shell and go searching for the juicy, yummy stuff. This world is a hard place to live sometimes. You have to work to…