Being Ripe

If fruit is ripe, it is usually sweet as an evidence and/or result. Ripeness and maturity can be synonyms.

Our maturity, whether it is emotional, social, or spiritual, can be measured by how quickly our responses to situations we face are manifestations of the character of Jesus. The list of such manifestations in Galatians 5:22 & 23 is what Paul called “the fruit of the Spirit.”

Having our hearts and minds given over to these response influencers makes us stable, trust-worthy, and not only useful in, but powerful in the Kingdom of God.