1. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ ‘The Fruit of the Holy Spirit’

2. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

3. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ LOVE John 13:35 (NIV) "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." Romans 13:8 (NIV) Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

4. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Romans 5:5 (NIV) And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Application: Is there someone you are having difficulty loving? Ask the Holy Spirit to pour out His love through you to that person?

5. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ JOY 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (NIV) You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. John 15:11 (NIV) "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. "

6. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Application: Is the joy of the Lord evident in your life? Are you so overwhelmed by your circumstances that your focus is on them rather than the Lord?

7. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ PEACE Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. John 14:27 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

8. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ Application: Have you made peace with God? This is the prerequisite to the 'Peace of God'. Is there any situation where you are lacking peace? Are you looking for the peace or the provider?

9. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ PATIENCE (LONGSUFFERING) Colossians 1:11-12 (NIV) Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father. James 1:2–3 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

10. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ Romans 12:12 (NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Psalm 30:5 (NIV) Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Philippians 3:10 (NIV) I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings.

11. Fruit Salad Part 13 – ‘Appropriating the Power of the Holy Spirit’ Paul said… 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV) For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Application: Are you in a situation that requires patience? Are you allowing Christ to do his work in you or are you fighting him? Remember, God is at work - there is a purpose in every situation.

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