In 1988 our family moved from Mesa to Missouri. Like any move there are always adjustments to make. But we didn't realize just how much we would miss fresh oranges. Fortunately, Sherri's Aunt Jean came to the rescue.
Arriving at our doorstep each December would be a full box of fresh Arizona oranges. For days afterward the only sound you would hear around our house was, "Mmmmm goooood!" The oranges were a delicious treasure. Aunt Jean's gift was a blessing beyond compare.
When you arrive at the doorstep of a sick friend to provide a meal; when you stand at the doorstep of a troubled friend to offer compassion and help; when you stand at the doorstep of a mourning friend to give comfort and love, you are demonstrating the fruit of the Christian faith that the Holy Spirit produces in and through us. God uses you to be a blessing beyond compare to others. And your faith is the Lord is nurtured as you trust more and more in your Savior God for forgiveness, new life in Christ, and salvation.
Galatians 5:22-23 reads: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Turn to the Lord and pray, "Lord Jesus, by Your Spirit, create in me fruit of faith so that I might be a blessing beyond compare to others. Amen."
