Daily Devo
Light of the World
By: Lola Oni
Saturday, February 21, 2026
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree tree cannot bear good fruit.. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7: 18-20
If you've been watching the Olympics, maybe you saw torch bearers carrying the ceremonial flame. Carrying those torches makes a statement, and it draws the audience's attention. We may not be Olympians, but as Christ Followers, we are commissioned to be "torch bearers" for Jesus and bring His light to the world. (Matthew 5:16).
Lights aren't designed to be hidden; their job is to illuminate darkness. We have the Holy Spirit inside us, but we can't keep Him hidden! One of His main roles is to help us "shine" and bear spiritual fruit for God's glory. The light of God within us should be evident to everyone around us.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things, there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
The process of sanctification is how God makes us more like Him. Then, our lives start impacting the people around us. We way we bring God glory is by the type of fruit we are bearing. The fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5 is a way to measure how well we are representing Christ to others. Someone once said; "the only bible some people will ever see is you." Christ follower, is your life a reflection of God's attributes?
...live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Colossians 1:10
The Holy Spirit's presence in our lives should be unmistakable. The people around us should notice we are different. They may not understand why, but they should still notice... People should see a difference in the way we speak, act, and react to difficult situations. For example, I've heard comments like: "He seems to have an unexplainable peace" or "She's different. She always speaks kind words and shows compassion."
Here's a few questions to ask yourself:
- Is my light shining?
- Do I seem different than others?
- Am I a living testimony of Godly transformation?
- Am I modeling love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control?
When the fruits of the Spirit are visible to others, it speaks volumes!