Friday, March 1, 2019

THE POWER OF AND THE POWER BEHIND SPIRITUAL FRUIT!


THE POWER OF AND BEHIND SPIRITUAL FRUIT!
THE HUSBANDMAN and CAREGIVER: THE POWER OF THE FRUIT, THE BRANCHES DISPLAY

 “… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; [BECAUSE] ...GOD [THE HUSBANDMAN] ...WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

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“…God (the Holy Spirit, the husbandman, the caregiver, etc.) anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy [Spirit]... and WITH POWER” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about doing good…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about ... healing all that were oppressed of the devil…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach the gospel to the poor ..” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to heal the brokenhearted” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach deliverance to the captives” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach ... recovering of sight (spiritual and physical) to the blind” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to set at liberty them that are bruised” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit to]  To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

Jesus also displayed all the spiritual fruits. “…The fruit of the Spirit (the righteous conduct) is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). "....The [indwelling] ...Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit …” (Galatians 5 NLT).

Jesus displayed the FRUIT of LOVE and longsuffering: Christ died for [your] SINS according to the scriptures...” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV). I [chose to lay]... down my life... No one takes it from me, but I [laid]... it down of my own accord. ” (John 10:17-18 KJV). He willfully  “…[gave]... his life as a ransom for many…” (Matthew 20:28 ASV). “…There is no greater LOVE than to lay down one’s life…” (John 15:13 NLT).

Jesus displayed the fruit of joy: “…keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates (starts it) and perfects (matures it) our faith. Because of the JOY awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame…” (Hebrews 12:2 NLT). “... [Jesus was JOYful because he would]... make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins…” (Isaiah 53:11 NLT).

Jesus displayed the fruit of peace: “... [Jesus]... Christ... [was peaceful] ....when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...” (1 Peter 2:19-12 KJV). “… [Jesus]…took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men…” Philippians 2:6-7 KJV). “…[Jesus came to earth] ...TO SERVE ” (Matthew 20:28 NIV). “…[Jesus] ... made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, he HUMBLED himself…” Philippians 2:6-8 KJV).

Jesus displayed the fruit of gentleness, meekness and temperance: I am gentle ...IN HEART (the fruit of gentleness and meekness)” (Matthew 11:29 NIV). “... [Jesus]... Christ...when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not.(the fruit of temperance)...” (1 Peter 2:19-12 KJV). “… [Jesus]…took upon him the form of a servant …” Philippians 2:6-7 KJV). “…[Jesus] ... made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and ...became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross…” Philippians 2:6-8 KJV).

Jesus displayed the fruit of goodness and faith:   “…[jesus] ...is “SO” RICH in kindness (goodness) and GRACE that he purchased our freedom …” (Ephesians 1:7 NLT).“...[Jesus]... said, It is finished (He provided the atoning sacrifice for YOU) (the fruit of goodness)” (John 19:28-30 KJV). I [laid] down (the fruit of goodness) my life... [for YOU] ” (John 10:17-18 KJV).  “… HE WAS [spiritually] RICH, yet for your sakes he became [spiritually] poor (the fruit of goodness), that ye through his poverty might be [spiritually] RICH…” (2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV).I [laid] down my life... No one [took] it from me, but I [laid] it down of my own accord (my choice) (the fruit of goodness). ” (John 10:17-18 KJV). “….Christ pleased not himself…” (Romans 15:3 KJV).  “…[HE WENT “ALL IN” for YOU] ...to give His life a ransom for many (the fruit of goodness)...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV).

Jesus had faith in God and said:“Father not My will, but Yours be done (the fruit of faith)…" (Luke 22:42-43 NIV). “...He (Jesus) gave (entrusted) Himself (the fruit of faith) over to Him (God, the father, the Holy Spirit, the husbandman, etc.) ...” (1 Peter 2:23 KJV).

HOW WAS JESUS EMPOWERED TO DO THOSE THINGS? “…  [BECAUSE] ...GOD [THE HUSBANDMAN] ...WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV). “…[Jesus ALSO said]the Father (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works (of righteousness and spiritual fruit)…” (John 14:10 KJV).  “…God (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him,  …” (ACTS 2:22 KJV).

The MINISTRY of Jesus was entirely EMPOWERED by the INDWELLING Holy Spirit, the husbandman, who enabled him to do good (righteous) works and display spiritual fruit. “…the Father (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) that dwelleth in me (jesus), he doeth the works (of righteousness and spiritual fruit)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

However, Jesus’ righteous works and display of spiritual fruit revolutionized the world and incited the growth of the early church!!

The good (righteous) works of Jesus along with the display of spiritual fruit let the LOST and NEEDY “know” the Kingdom (rule) of God, through his people, had come upon the earth!

“...Thy kingdom come...” (Matthew 6:10 KJV). The OBSERVABLE and POWERFUL, righteous works and spiritual fruit witnessed through Jesus bought SALVATION to the LOST and HOPE to the NEEDY.

The righteous works and spiritual fruit, WITNESSED through Jesus, GAVE glory to God. “...you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere...” (ACTS 1:8 NLT).

When righteous works and spiritual fruit give glory to God, through “HIS” people, it REVEALED God, the Holy Spirit’s presence and goodness upon the earth. “… (along with god, the holy spirit and husbandMAN, you are) the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... [god’s people are].... a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “... A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB).

The righteous works and spiritual fruit, witnessed through HIS people, can bring conviction to the LOST and expectation of hope for the NEEDY. “…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach the gospel to the poor (LOST) ..” (John 4:16-21 KJV). “… [The GOSPEL)… is the power of God at work (righteous work, spiritual fruit),  (MIRACULOUSLY) saving everyone who believes ” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…The Son of man came to seek and to save THAT WHICH WAS LOST…” (Luke 19:10 KJV). “whosoever believeth in him, SHOULD NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV).

“… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he also] went about ... healing all that were oppressed of the devil…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV). “…For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written ... that [the NEEDY and all who are oppressed of the devil] ... through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope...” (Romans 15:4 KJV). “...[The NEEDY and those who are oppressed by the devil]... have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as [they] hold ...to the hope that lies [in the righteous works and spiritual fruit of Jesus]. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls...” (Hebrews 6:18-19 NLT).“...the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard...” (Colossians 1:22-23 KJV).

As Jesus preached the gospel people were SAVED and others were filled with HOPE as they witnessed his righteous works and spiritual fruit through signs, wonders, and miracles endorsed by God, the Holy Spirit. “…The [GOSPEL TRUTH]... which … enlightens every man” (John 1:19 NASB).“…God (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him,  …” (ACTS 2:22 KJV). “…the Father (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) that dwelleth in me (jesus), he doeth the works (of righteousness and spiritual fruit)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

SAVING the LOST and empowering HOPE is the POWER of righteous works and displays of spiritual fruit.

Righteous works consist of PREACHING the GOSPEL of TRUTH so the lost and needy might be saved, delivered, healed, spiritually enlightened, set free, etc. “… [Jesus] ...went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV). “… [The GOSPEL)… is the power of God at work ” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

The display of spiritual fruit consist of HOLY CONDUCT toward the lost and needy that witnesses God’s presence and his gracious goodness.  “…The fruit of the Spirit (the righteous conduct) is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). "....The ...Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit …” (Galatians 5 NLT).

Righteous works empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit and spiritual fruit produced and displayed by the indwelling Holy Spirit is what SAVES and INSPIRES HOPE! “…The Father (the Holy Spirit and husbandman) that dwelleth in me (jesus and you), he doeth the works (of righteousness and spiritual fruit)…” (John 14:10 KJV). WHY?

FOR LOVE.“….[God, the Holy Spirit and husbandman is]... not willing that any should PERISH, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). …God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, SHOULD NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 KJV). God has “….loved [you]...with an everlasting love….” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV). There is “… [No]….greater love…than this…” (John 15:13 KJV).

God’s people came to earth, as laborers, for the harvest of souls, to do good, and to inspire hope to all those oppressed by the devil. “...The harvest is great (with lost souls and those needing God, the Holy Spirit’s, spiritual care, but the workers (those allowing God, the Holy Spirit, to use them) are few. So.. [the LOST and NEEDY]... pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest...[and]... ask him to send more workers into his fields. Now ...[will  you].... go.. (Luke 1:1-5 NLT).

Many of God’s people are not working the harvest, not doing the righteous works of God, and are not inspiring hope to the oppressed.  “…If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and TURN FROM their wicked ways…” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV).

“...I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land (the harvest)...” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT).“..I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (the harvest)...” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV). “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV).

God’s OWN people are BARELY maintaining their OWN salvation and hope OR they are TOO focused on their OWN comfortable and complacent agendas. “…Jeremiah, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord says: “‘When people fall down, don’t they get up again? When they discover they’re on the wrong road, don’t they turn back? Then why do these people stay on their self-destructive path? Why do the people of Jerusalem refuse to turn back They cling tightly to their lies and will not turn around. I listen to their conversations and don’t hear a word of truth. Is anyone sorry for doing wrong? Does anyone say, “What a terrible thing I have done”? No! All are running down the path of sin as swiftly as a horse galloping into battle! Even the stork that flies across the sky knows the time of her migration, as do the turtledove, the swallow, and the crane. They all return at the proper time each year. But not my people! They do not know the Lord’s laws. “‘How can you say, “We are wise because we have the word of the Lord,” when your teachers have twisted it by writing lies? These wise teachers will fall into the trap of their own foolishness, for they have rejected the word of the Lord. Are they so wise after all? ... (WILL GOD SAY THIS TO HIS PEOPLE?)“…The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and WE ARE NOT SAVED...” (Jeremiah 8:20 NLT).

 “...The time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?...” (1 Peter 4:16-18 NLT).

You can’t GIVE what you don’t HAVE and you WON’T follow who you DON’T choose to obey.. “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

But when the judge died, the people returned to their corrupt ways, behaving worse than those who had lived before them. They went after other gods, serving and worshiping them. And they refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways” (Judges 2:19 NLT).

 For I know how stubborn and obstinate you are. Your necks are as unbending as iron. Your heads are as hard as bronze” (ISAIAH 48:4 NLT).

Instead, they have stubbornly followed their own desires and worshiped the images of Baal, as their ancestors taught them” (JERMIAH 9:14 NLT).

And you are even worse than your ancestors! You stubbornly follow your own evil desires and refuse to listen to me” (JEREMIAH 16:12 NLT).

Throughout biblical history, the bible, reveals how often God had to rescue his OWN people from their backsliding ways. God often asked his self-willed children not to “…harden [their] hearts...” (Psalm 95:8 NLT). Often God “…opened [his] arms to them, but they were [continually] stubborn and rebellious..”(Romans 10:21 NLT).

God kept looking for “…honesty. [He] struck [his children], but they paid no attention. [He] crushed them, but they refused to be corrected. They [were] determined, with faces set like stone; [and] they … refused to repent” (JEREMIAH 5:3 NLT). “…. Again and again he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him, and they were finally destroyed by their [own] ...sin. Even so, he pitied them in their distress and listened to their cries. He remembered his covenant with them and relented because of his unfailing love” (Psalms 106:42-48 NLT).

God has GIVEN his people EVERYTHING to do his will upon earth today.“…God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son  as a sacrifice for our sins..” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

 “…God has given [you] his Spirit as PROOF that [you]… live (are alive) in him and he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).

“…the riches of his glory  in Christ Jesus….” (Philippians 4:19 KJV).

“…His divine power hath GIVEN unto US “ALL” THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).

He has GIVEN, HIS PEOPLE, “HIS” Son, his indwelling Holy Spirit, all his riches in glory, and EVERYTHING that pertains to LIFE and GODLINESS; yet they are scarcely SAVED!“...if the righteous scarcely be saved,...” (1 Peter 4:16-18 NLT).

If God’s people are not doing the righteous works or displaying spiritual fruit what will happen to the LOST and NEEDY? “...whAT WILL BECOME OF THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER?...” (1 Peter 4:16-18 KJV).


If the righteous works are to be done and spiritual fruit displayed God’s OWN people must REPENT and RETURN to God, the Holy Spirit and husbandman. “…If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and TURN FROM their wicked ways…” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV).

“...I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land (the harvest)...” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT).“..I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (the harvest)...” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV). “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV).

Every born-again, child of God was SAVED CHOSEN, and CALLED to do righteous works and display spiritual fruit. “…HE CHOSE US in Him before the foundation of the world…” (Ephesians 1:4 NLT). "…You did not choose me but I chose you…” (John 15:16 ASV).  “…ye are a chosen generation…” (1 Peter 2:9 KJV). For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth...” (Deuteronomy 7:6)....you are a chosen people” (1 Peter 2:9 NIV). …The God of our fathers hath chosen thee” (Acts 22:14 KJV).

."…You did not choose (God, the Holy Spirit]...(John 15:16 ASV).  "… I (god, the holy spirit) chose you.” (John 15:16 ASV).   "… I have chosen you.” (John 15:16 KJV).  WHY? "... I (God, the Holy Spirit) chose you, and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit...” (John 15:16 ASV).  God is the Chooser.

The SAVED, CHOSEN and CALLED are ALL WITNESSES that were sent to earth to GIVE glory to God’s presence and goodness. “...you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere...” (ACTS 1:8 NLT).

“... the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives (the lives of the SAVED, CHOSEN and CALLED…” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV).

John, the Baptist’s righteous works and spiritual fruit drew the LOST and NEEDY to God. “...The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River...” (Mark 1:5 KJV).

Jesus’ righteous works and spiritual fruit drew the LOST and NEEDY to God. “...the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV). “...the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all...” (Luke 6:19 KJV).

… God  work[ed] … in … [Jesus] … what is pleasing to him [to him]…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…the Father... [that DWELLS within JESUS]… he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The righteous works and display of spiritual fruit came through Jesus, but were performed by God, the Holy Spirit. He DOES the WORK. “…Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and POWER (the indwelling Holy Spirit), performed great wonders and signs among the people…” (Acts 6:8 NIV).

 “…God did extraordinary MIRACLES (by the indwelling Holy Spirit) through Paul” (Acts 19:11 NIV).

“…I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and MIRACLES (the WORK of the Holy Spirit)…” (2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in [you], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of [those].. who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s [power and fruit]... THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).

God STILL confirms his WORD, “in” and “through” his people through righteous works and displays of spiritual fruit.   “…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…the Father that dwelleth in [you], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are CLEARLY SEEN…” (Romans 1:20 KJV).

God’s people experience MIRACLES all the time and YET are not FULLY aware of it. “… [The] Good News about Christ (the gospel message, the WORD alone)… It is the power (sign and wonder) of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

God’s WORD has MIRACLE-performing POWER to SAVE. Did the WORD save you? “…  It is the power of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes ” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

“…Simon himself believed … and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done…” (Acts 8:13 KJV). “… God give[s] you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because … you believe  the message you heard about Christ…” (Galatians 3:5 NLT).

“… [The] Good News about Christ (the gospel message, the WORD alone)… It is the power (sign and wonder) of God at work (miraculously)” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

The WORK of redemption or salvation “IS” a MIRACLE!! “… [The] Good News about Christ (the gospel message, the WORD alone)… It is the power of God … (miraculously), saving everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

“… [God’s people shall] serve as signs from the Lord…” (Isaiah 8:18 NLT).  “…The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power (signs, wonders, and miracles) THROUGH each of [them] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). For instance, “…God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles…” (Acts 19:11 NLT).

“…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).   …That great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). …That great Shepherd of the sheep …work “IN US” what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU both to will and to do of his good pleasure…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).

For example, “…The Spirit of the Lord [was]... upon [Jesus], because he hath anointed [empowered him]… to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent [him]… to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…God anointed (miraculously empowered) Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER (what did jesus do?)...  went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil …(HOW?) GOD WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

 “…Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and GREATER WORKS (not different works, but greater) than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father…” (John 14:1 KJV).

There is biblical EVIDENCE throughout the bible about the POWER of TRULY righteous works and  the DISPLAYS of spiritual fruit.

Righteous works and displays of spiritual fruit reveal, to you, that God is personally working “IN” and “THROUGH” your life. “…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. …… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

Righteous works and displays of spiritual fruit reveal, to you, that God is personally working “IN” and “THROUGH” your life to help the LOST and NEEDY. “…The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

Drawing people into churches, through carnal methods, and just to increase the numbers is missing the WHOLE point. Jesus used one method: the GOSPEL. “...the crowds ... followed him...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, ...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV).

“...the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God...” (Luke 5:1 KJV).  “...Large crowds were traveling with Jesus...” (Luke 14:25 KJV). “...A large crowd followed and pressed around him...” (Mark 5:23 KJV).  “...Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them...” (Mark 10:1 KJV). “...Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him...” (Matthew 4:25 KJV).

Jesus had another name.… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). The CROWDS were “NOT” following a human vessel, they were following the WORD of God. It is the WORD that draws the crowds to God, the Holy Spirit.

He, the WORD, increased the number of people coming into the church through righteous works, of GOD’S PEOPLE,  which included preaching the gospel and by displaying spiritual fruit.

“…God (the Holy Spirit, the husbandman, the caregiver, etc.) anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy [Spirit]... and WITH POWER” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

… [JESUS]....The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about doing good…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about ... healing all that were oppressed of the devil…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach the gospel to the poor ..” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to heal the brokenhearted” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach deliverance to the captives” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to preach ... recovering of sight (spiritual and physical) to the blind” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit]   to set at liberty them that are bruised” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

“…[Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit to]  To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

The POWER of righteous works and the display of spiritual fruit, empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit and witnessed through God’s human vessel can CHANGE the world.

It can change your life, your family’s life, your marriages, your co-workers, your siblings, your friends, your future, your present situation or circumstances.

The POWER of change is in your righteous works and display of spiritual fruit, empowered by God, the  indwelling Holy Spirit, the husbandman, who prunes and cleanses you to be HIS WITNESSES whether it is with one person or a nation!

It is the indwelling Holy Spirit, working THROUGH you that will ACCOMPLISH great and mighty, righteous works and display MUCH spiritual fruit that WILL SAVE the lost and HELP the needy.

IT IS NOT WHAT YOU DO THROUGH THE UNPROFITABLE FLESH, BUT IT IS WHAT YOU ALLOW GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT, DO “IN” AND “THROUGH” YOU!

“…the flesh profits nothing…” (John 6:63 NASB). “…[Jesus said, it is NOT my human vessel, but]the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).  

 “…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his...” (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

 “…The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“...the Father (the husbandman) that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

THE “POWER” OF SPIRITUAL FRUIT IS THE INDWELLING  HOLY SPIRIT; BOTH GOD and THE HUSBANDMAN.  

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