Advent Devotional – Week 2, Day 4: The Fruit of Peace
Galatians 5:22–23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Reflection
Peace is not just an experience we receive from God; it is also a fruit that the Holy Spirit cultivates in our lives. As a follower of Christ, you don't have to strain to manufacture peace; you simply need to remain connected to the Vine (Jesus). When the Spirit works, peace naturally grows alongside love and joy.
This means that the outward evidence of God's work in you is a calm and quiet demeanor, even when the world around you is chaotic. This kind of peace is a supernatural stability that points others to the source—the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. Allow the Spirit to nurture this fruit in you today.
This means that the outward evidence of God's work in you is a calm and quiet demeanor, even when the world around you is chaotic. This kind of peace is a supernatural stability that points others to the source—the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. Allow the Spirit to nurture this fruit in you today.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, I yield to Your work in my life today.
Cultivate the fruit of peace within me, that my life may reflect the nature of Christ.
Help me to rely on Your power and not my own efforts to remain calm.
Amen.
Cultivate the fruit of peace within me, that my life may reflect the nature of Christ.
Help me to rely on Your power and not my own efforts to remain calm.
Amen.
Questions for Reflection
- In which relationship or situation do you need the Holy Spirit to produce more peace today?
- How does the presence of peace relate to the other fruits, like patience and self-control, in your daily interactions?
- What is one action you can take to "abide" in Christ today so the Spirit's fruit can grow more freely?
Encouragement for the Week
The peace of God is not found in the branches of your effort, but in the root of your connection to Christ.
(Part of “Rediscovering the Wonder: An Advent Devotional” – Week 2: Peace.)
(Part of “Rediscovering the Wonder: An Advent Devotional” – Week 2: Peace.)
Posted in Advent 2025