Deeper in Fruits of the Spirit

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Today’s Text: Galatians 5:16–26

Key Verse: Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Beloved, welcome again into this sacred journey of yielding deeper to Christ in this new month. As we press in, the Lord is not just calling us to spiritual experiences but to spiritual evidence. Depth in God is not measured by noise, gifts, or titles, but by *fruit*—the visible manifestation of the invisible work of the Spirit. The deeper the root in the Spirit, the richer the fruit in our character.

The fruit of the Spirit is not a menu to pick from; but something that grows from the life of Christ within us. As we yield to the Spirit, His nature begins to shape our reactions, responses, and relationships. Love softens our hearts, joy strengthens us in trials, peace steadies us in storms, and patience slows us in a hurried world. The Spirit’s fruit makes the believer a living testimony of Christ’s nature.

Notice that Scripture calls it “fruit,” not “fruits,” emphasizing a unified work of grace. We don’t grow these by human effort; we bear them by abiding. Our responsibility is to stay yielded, and the Spirit’s responsibility is to produce transformation. The more we walk by the Spirit, the less room the flesh has to dictate our behavior.

In a world driven by impulse, self-promotion, and offense, Spirit-filled fruit marks us as different. When others react in anger, we respond in gentleness. Where others give up, we remain faithful. Where many return evil for evil, we choose kindness and goodness. This is not weakness but spiritual strength flowing from inside-out transformation.

Child of God, deeper living this season means asking not only, “What am I doing for God?” but “What is the Spirit producing in me?” Gifts may impress people, but fruit impacts lives. Titles may open doors, but fruit sustains influence. When the Spirit governs your inner life, your outer life becomes a fragrant witness of Christ.

Action Steps: Today, prayerfully read through the list of the fruit of the Spirit and identify one area where you are particularly lacking. Confess it to the Lord and ask the Holy Spirit to work that specific fruit in you this week. Be intentional to practice one concrete act that reflects that fruit in your interactions today.

Quote for the Day: “Depth in the Spirit is not first seen on the platform but in the fruit of your character. When the Spirit rules within, Christ’s nature shines without.” — (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Precious Holy Spirit, thank You for dwelling in me. I surrender afresh to Your transforming work. Uproot every work of the flesh and cultivate in me Your holy fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Make my life a living orchard of Christlike character, bringing glory to the Father in all things. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

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Thank you for threshing the Word with Him today. For further study, read: John 15:1–8; Romans 8:5–9; Ephesians 5:8–10; Philippians 1:9–11.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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