surprised to take a drink of freshly squeezed carrot juice and find that you are really
drinking pineapple juice! When we squeeze something we expect what's inside to be
what is represented on the outside don't we!
Do you realize that we are squeezed on a daily basis by the trials and tribulations of
this life? What comes out shows what we are really made of. If our roots are planted
in this old sinful world then what will come out will be frustration, bitterness, anger
and discontent. If we are rooted in Christ Jesus then that which will show forth will
be the fruits of the Spirit of God. Galatians 5:22 & 23 "But the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:"
The heart cannot hold the flesh and the Spirit at the same time. When things are going
good, we might be able to fool those around us, but it is in the dark, troublesome times
of life, that what is in our hearts becomes visible to others. Don't expect the love of God
to come forth during difficult moments when your heart contains the garbage of this world.
Only those who are walking in the Spirit, surrendering daily to the Master, will exhibit the
heart of Christ under pressure. So don't expect to see something good and pure flow from
your heart during those hard times when you haven't planted the good seed in your heart in
the first place!
out of it are the issues of life." It is of utmost importance that we guard our hearts against
this sinful worlds influence. We need to keep our bodies, minds and hearts under the control
of the Holy Spirit of God. Remember, when you are put into the "winepress" of tribulation,
what is in your heart will be poured out for all to see.
Psalms 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within
me."
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