Jesus on the Inside

You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? (Mattew 7:16)


The most powerful understanding in life is to realize each breath is a loving gift of the Father; He longs for us to see the depth of life is in the simplicity of the Gospel; His word is an outline for a most fulfilling life. Our happiness lies in humble obedience to His words and continual spiritual growth.

I watch people. Usually, I learn alot.
Lately, I have seen alot about myself and those around me. I have seen, been a part of, and been hurt by the actions of those whose fruit was not of God. I have intensely searched my heart and asked God to let my fruit (or life's work, attitude, ministry and passions) be GOOD and of GOD.

Can't we see that a Spirit-filled Christian will have kind tongue, a truthful heart, pure motives and disciplined minds?

Jesus didn't parade around explaining that it is good enough to want to change, or even see the need to change; he taught change as evidence of our spiritual walk. It matters not what you say, if your life represents something else. So proclaiming something, when you have no intention of following thru, is problematic and dangerous. Being kind is... being kind to everyone. Being honest is... being honest with everyone. Being tender hearted is..being tender hearted to everyone. Being pure is.. being pure with everyone. Being godly is.....godly with anyone you are around. Bearing fruit is... bearing fruit. You are or "Ya ain't"!

The scripture goes on to say that "good" trees bring forth good fruit and corrupt trees bring forth corrupt fruit. He didn't propose it as an optional viewpoint, or something that may happen. It is simple. Good on the outside is evidence of good going on in the inside. And vice-versa.

So when the Bible says that your ministry will make room for itself, and that a fountain cannot bring forth sweet and bitter waters, it means it. Your life is just a plain and simple representation of what is going on in the inside. Is it godly? Is it good?