The Beauty of the Spirit

So, we are in a series called “Blossom” in which the Holy Spirit is teaching us how to bear Fruit. To understand the process, in these series we use an example of an orange tree. For an orange tree to bear fruit, there is a period of about 5 years in which it goes through several stages:

1. Planting;

2. Sprouting;

3. Growing;

4. Blossoming (flowering);

5. Pollination; and

6. Bearing fruit.

Now thus far in the series, I have not told you this obvious fact, the season of flowering or blossoming is beautiful! Like the millions who flock to see the Japanese cherry blossoms in bloom or how the Chelsea Flower show is such a big deal the Queen Elizabeth visits it every year.

For a Christian, likewise, the time of flowering is a beautiful time, an exciting time!

1) Money. The beauty of flowers can be a money maker and likewise for you, this might be the season when people start paying money, loads of money for your singing, for your preaching, for your prophesy.

2) Attention. The season of flowering is the time of love! People just love what you do! Your diligent Christian service starts getting noticed by the Pastor. Your youth leader starts seeing your quiet hospitality of the saints. Your cell group leader sees your hard work in bible study.

3) Influence This is when you start getting many likes on YouTube, Facebook. People start seeing you and following you as an influencer.

So, what do you do during this season? How do you handle the fame? The lights, camera, and action? Read the full article.