FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (Galatians 5:22-23) - Part 2

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (Galatians 5:22-23) - Part 2

Joy - A happiness based on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities. It is the sense of well being experienced by one who knows all is well between himself and the Lord (1 Peter 1:8). Joy is not the result of favorable circumstances, and even occurs when those circumstances are the most painful and severe (John 16:20–22). Joy is a gift from God, and as such, believers are not to manufacture it but to delight in the blessing they already possess (Romans 14:17; Philippians 4:4). 

Peace - The inner calm that results from confidence in one’s saving relationship with Christ. The verb form denotes binding together and is reflected in the expression “having it all together.” Like joy, peace is not related to one’s circumstances (John 14:27; Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:6, 7, 9).