Similar to yesterday’s verses, the fruit of the Holy Spirit is the only way we can confirm whether a person has truly been baptised or not. Just like it takes time for a tree to bear fruit, when a person believes they have been baptised with the Holy Spirit, we need to wait long enough so that all of the fruit above can be manifested. One single day will not be enough to find out whether these things are part of your life or not. It’s as you go through life’s challenges and tribulations that the fruit of the Spirit will be manifested or not.
Spiritual Cleansing – Forgiveness 2
When we speak of forgiveness, people immediately think about those who have done them wrong. But how about people we have hurt? There is a very big chance that throughout your life you have hurt people; knowingly or unknowingly. Asking for forgiveness from someone you have hurt is a very noble thing to do, and shows that you have recognised your mistake. If you know there is someone you hurt, but you never took the step of apologising, do that today. It won’t be easy, but you will be setting yourself free from the guilt of the past.