rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. Ephesians 6:7-8
The law of sowing and reaping cannot be broken. The only way to receive truly ‘good’ results / fruit that will remain eternally is to do all as in service to Christ. When recognizing Who actually is the Master of the Universe we must then work under that context. For God WILL judge all rightly and fairly. Things done out of our own machinations, appetites, fears, and selfishness will be like chaff in a fire, and quickly consumed.
If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. John 15:6
Do you realize that our earthly bodies are still subject to the ‘curse’ and it’s effects on this earth? But we who have accepted redemption through Jesus Christ and have asked Him to infuse and baptize us with His Holy Spirit and now experience His indwelling Presence now understand that we really are 2/3 eternal presently. Our souls and spirit are being enlightened by the very Presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. We are re-connected to our heavenly Father and the spiritual realms through His grace and mercy via the Holy Spirit.
As we work with His daily instructions we must be sure to cleanse ourselves via confession which will hinder our work if we hold onto our hurts, grudges, and so-called ‘offenses that we have received from others. Are you quick to forgive and seek the Lord’s advice on how to go forward in relationships? Are you stuck in a loop of “they hurt my feelings” so I’ll go off and pout and feel sorry for myself? Is that spiritual maturity? Do you still employ this childish behavior? The kind of character the Holy Spirit wants to grow in your life is the fruit of the Spirit. Those nine fruit culminating in the final most difficult fruit of .. agape / love. Why do I say final? Because often the Holy Spirit will begin working in you the need for self-control so that He can begin the work in you. That you can learn to submit yourself to Him and relinquish your control and choices to Him. So that you can learn to move to confession with real humility in the light of the Truth He brings before you about your behaviors.
What is the final statement about the fruit in Galatians 5:22-23?
….against such things there is no law.
The very character of God can never be brought up on trial in the universal courts. Although the ‘liar’s’ very purpose is to corrupt that truth. The enemies of God want evil to be called ‘good’. And the enemies of God want love to be called “hate”. The whole purpose of the enemies of God is to redefine language. But in His light all is revealed for what it actually is.
What is the Holy Spirit revealing about you? Is He showing you your childish behaviors? Your wrongly held unforgiven grudges? Are you easily offended? Certainly this current culture is full of this behavior. Micro-Aggressions? It is important that we learn to forgive quickly and ask the Lord for His perspective and instruction. What we perceive is usually not the case, and often we are manipulated by the enemy’s lies in our minds unless we bring them all before the Spirit of Christ / Holy Spirit. Are you easily wounded? Why? Is the Holy Spirit building you up into a real spiritual maturity?
Now is the time to learn to have that kind of relationship with the Holy Spirit where He can deal with your wrong behaviors and attitudes. Now is the time to learn to confess your ‘short-comings’ and iniquities before Him and ask for His help. Have you learned yet there are some things you will not be able to conquer in your strength?
When will you finally submit to His Holy Spirit within your life? Or do you think your excuses are still valid? Which side have you chosen to be on?