CULTIVATE YOUR SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL

Galatians 5:22-23 TLB

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control; and here there is no conflict with Jewish laws. 


Life is full of things to be cultivated, such as knowledge, wealth, health, and much more. But how many of us set out to cultivate our God-given spiritual potential? Regarding Christian service, everyone has a different potential. Our potential in service will vary with the gifts that God has given us and with the opportunities that come to us. But in Christian character, each of us has the same potential—the potential to be Christlike. We have the potential to produce a full harvest of the "fruit of the Spirit." As we consider each of these qualities in detail—love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, faith, temperance—you may think, "Such is beyond me." Not so! That is your spiritual potential. You are potentially fruitful.

If we live in the Spirit—if we profess to believe in a spiritual religion—let us walk in the Spirit. Let us show in our lives and conversation that the Spirit of God dwells in us. God addresses us according to our spiritual potential. That’s one of the reasons God allows us to face challenges that sometimes appear to be far beyond what we feel capable of.

And they that are Christ's—all genuine Christians—have crucified the flesh. They are so far from obeying its dictates and acting under its influence that they have crucified their sensual appetites; they have nailed them to the cross of Christ, where they expired with Him. The inner life should rule the outer life and not indulge in rivalry and jealousy.

The Christian relationship with the Lord is based on individual life, not collective, and not based on the church (that is another relationship). But all through scriptures, the Lord treats and recognizes those whom He called by their spiritual potential. God addressed Gideon by his spiritual potential in Judges 6:12-13: "The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." God chooses for His work those instruments which, during His operations in nature and providence, He has qualified for His purpose.

Would you dare to do a little personal assessment? What percentage of your spiritual potential are you exercising? How would you measure your fruitfulness? Can you see signs that you are moving toward Christlikeness? Have there been changes in your relationship with God, in your relationship with others, in your relationship with yourself, that would encourage you to believe that you are moving toward your potential? This is an important consideration.

Prayer is essential in cultivating spiritual potential. Ask God to help you recognize and develop your gifts, to grow in the fruit of the Spirit, and to guide you in your spiritual journey.

Growth in the Christian life is growth in these very areas. The fruit of the Spirit should be developing and maturing in our lives. How much of the spiritual potential is being expressed in your Christian life? Is there evidence of Jesus Christ in your life? You need to reaffirm that, beginning right now, you will follow only the inner promptings of the Holy Spirit, and that you will depend upon Him to make you like Christ. 

Regularly assess your spiritual growth. Reflect on questions like: How am I growing in Christlikeness? Are there areas where I need to improve? What steps can I take to cultivate my spiritual potential further? This self-assessment helps you stay focused and intentional in your spiritual journey.

The miracle of a Christ-like life will begin to become a reality to those who know you best. Your spiritual potential is not in where you are or who you’ve made yourself, but in who God calls you.

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for filling me with so many potentials. Help me to cultivate and use them wisely and always in Jesus’ name, amen.

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