Fruit that Pleases God
Colossians 1:9-14
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Devotional: Your life has the potential to please God. Let that truth sink in for a moment. The Creator of the universe is honored when He sees fruit growing in your life—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, and thankfulness. These aren't automatic; they must be intentionally cultivated. Paul says to "clothe yourself" with these virtues, indicating that it requires effort on our part. But here's the good news: you're not doing this in your own strength. God's grace provides everything you need to grow this fruit. Which fruit from Colossians 3 is most lacking in your life right now? Perhaps you struggle with patience or find it difficult to forgive. Identify one specific area and ask God's grace to help you grow there this week.
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Devotional: Your life has the potential to please God. Let that truth sink in for a moment. The Creator of the universe is honored when He sees fruit growing in your life—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, and thankfulness. These aren't automatic; they must be intentionally cultivated. Paul says to "clothe yourself" with these virtues, indicating that it requires effort on our part. But here's the good news: you're not doing this in your own strength. God's grace provides everything you need to grow this fruit. Which fruit from Colossians 3 is most lacking in your life right now? Perhaps you struggle with patience or find it difficult to forgive. Identify one specific area and ask God's grace to help you grow there this week.
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