Monday, February 28, 2022

A Titanic Task

It's hard to believe that the mightiest ship ever constructed could have sunk on its maiden voyage, yet it did. The Titanic was designed and built by expert ship builders of its day. Experts. Yet it couldn't handle a random piece of ice floating in the ocean.

My friend Chuck told me a "Titanic" story in church yesterday. It was about our hunger to know the exact day of the rapture of the church.

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." - Matthew 24:36

No one can know the day or the hour of Jesus' return, or so He tells us. Yet we seem to spend a lot of time trying to figure out exactly when that day will be anyway.

Chuck posed this question. If you knew that you were on a ship that was going to sink "someday," what would be the first thing that you would do? Right now.

Well, perhaps making sure you had a lifejacket might be a good idea. Knowing where the lifeboats would be a good second choice. Got any friends or family members onboard with you? Warning them might be something else you could do.

Sadly, trying to tell the ship's captain and crew would only be met with laughter. The same goes for the rest of the passengers. even family members might get annoyed with your constant warning of impending doom.

The main lesson we need to learn from the Titanic is that we need to be prepared. The second is like it. Warn others that preparation is essential. And that means having Jesus in your life and in your heart.

The iceberg is sin. Jesus is the lifeboat. Get on board.

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." - Mark 16:15-16

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Hypocrites!

Jesus did a lot of talking against the religious leaders if His day, but nowhere was His distaste for them more prevalent than in 23rd chapter of Mathhew.

"Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them. 5 “Everything they do is done for people to see." - Matthew 23:1-5

Jesus then went on to call those same religious leaders "hypocrites" seven times in the next few paragraphs.

We have many co-called "leaders" in our current world governments who could be given the same title. Hypocrites! For example, the United States of America. We condemn Russia for attacking Ukraine while at the same time we import an average of $19 million barrels of oil each month from them (2021 data). Friday's oil price was $91.90 per barrel. That's works out to $1.75 billion the U.S. pays Russia each month so they can build more tanks, jets and helicopters for its war efforts in Ukraine.

Hypocrites!

What would Jesus do in Biden's situation. Well, that's not really fair. Jesus is God. Somehow, I think a legion of angels would be involved and Mr. Putin would be a smoking pile of ashes when Jesus got done with them. But that's just my guess.

"The sanctions were never meant to stop the Russians." - Joe Biden

“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." - Matthew 7:9-10, 12

Yes, verse 12 is The Golden Rule.

What can WE do as Christians? Our primary weapon in cases like this is prayer. We must pray for Ukrainians and their leaders. Pray for God's protection for our Ukranian brothers and sisters. They will need strength and determination, perseverance and an iron will. They will need provision of food and water as well.

We also must pray for the Ukrainian leaders. They need wisdom in addition to all the things I just mentioned for their people. I have been more impressed by their leaders than I have by ours during this time.

And we must also pray for Vladimir Putin. God needs to work in him. Putin is sure he is just in doing what he is doing. I wonder what being in dwelt by Satan looks like. People who know him say that he has changed in recent days. Whatever the case, he needs a change of heart. Clearly, he does not know Jesus, or he wouldn't be ordering the shedding of innocent blood.

And lastly, we must pray for God's will to be done. I just wrote about Rosh and the Ezekiel 38 war. If this is Rosh moving into position for that war against Israel, then this war MUST take place. We must be okay with that. It is God's will. Only time will tell.

Personally, I would call off all oil imports from Russia. That will hurt at the gas pumps, but people are dying in Ukraine so, who gives a rip about gas prices short term? Cut them off! I have a bunch of other things I would do but until I'm elected president I'll keep them to myself.

God hates hypocrites. I know because I am one myself. Thank God for Jesus who takes away the sins of the world!

Let's pray! And then pray again!! God is mighty to save.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Missing You

Is it possible to miss someone you have never even met? Well, I'm here to say, "Yes. Yes, it is."

I have noticed something about my prayers lately. They have become more desperate in nature. I suppose it's due to the deteriorating state of the world we live in. I tell God that I can't wait for the return of His Son, Jesus. I also say that I hope it's soon.

Do you remember that 80's ballad by John Waite called Missing You? There's a link to the song below. Here's some of the lyrics.

Every time I think of you
I always catch my breath
And I'm still standing here
And you're miles away
And I'm wondering why you left

Well, you definitely are "miles away" and just why DID you leave anyway?

"My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." - John 14:2-3

Oh yeah, I forgot with all of the stuff on the news. Sorry. More lyrics.

I hear your name in certain circles
And it always makes me smile
I spend my time
Thinking about you
And it's almost driving me wild

I do hear you name, but only in certain circles. Like church or when I am praying with a friend. And I Do spend my time thinking about You. I can't seem to stop. I guess that comes with having Your Holy Spirit living inside of me. I read about you daily. I utter little prayers throughout the day and wonder what heaven is like.

Does that sound like I'm missing You, Lord?

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Whoever "they" are, they are right. It seems that with every passing day I am missing You more and more. Almost to the breaking point. But You won't let that happen. That's how I know that You are coming back soon. Lots of people are missing You right now.

There is an Aramaic word - Maranatha. The word means "the Lord is coming" or "come, O Lord." Perhaps I could just end this story with those words.

I miss You, Jesus. Maranatha. Please?

"All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you." - Psalm 38:9

Missing You - John Waite

Monday, February 21, 2022

Critical Grace Theory

There have been lots of stories about Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the news lately. Videos of angry parents pointing fingers and yelling at school board members seem to be playing every night. What's the problem here? And just what is CRT anyway?

Well, the definition is part of the problem. It seems to vary depending on your point of view, or where your source for truth lies. I tried finding out what CRT's TRUE meaning was, but I became so confused that I had to stop. I was losing track of my point for this story.

Whatever definition of CRT you might favor, it's a red herring. The REAL problem with us humans these days is sin. Let's go to the Bible and see if we can find a list of things that God considers "sin". First, what IS sin?

According to Bible.org, "Sin is anything that is contrary to the law or will of God. For example: if you lie, you have sinned. Why? Because God has said not to lie (Ex. 20:16). If you do what God has forbidden, then you have sinned. In addition, if you do not do what God has commanded, you sin (James 4:17). Either way, the result is eternal separation from God (Is. 59:2).

Here's a Bible verse to consider. "For God does not show favoritism." - Romans 2:12

And neither should we.

If indeed there is a "theory" or "practice" that is based on race, it seems to me that it would be against God's will and therefore a sin. It should be abolished. Whether it is in our institutions, our classrooms, or our churches, it is NOT in God's will.

Let's start off by eliminating some of the basics. Black History Month. and National Indigenous People's Day for example. They are based on race. Gone. No? Well, where is National Caucasian Day? I rest my case.

People say this is a systemic problem. It's "in the system." Really? Here's one of the founding documents of our "system."

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". - Declaration of Independence, 1776

That sounds okay to me.

"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers." - Proverbs 6:16-19

Hmm, lying makes the list twice. Interesting. So, Hillary Clinton, caught in a lie, has sinned in the eyes of God. And abortion makes the list as well. Is there anything more innocent than a baby?

Our problem these days is not any program or practice. Those are just the result of something bigger that eats away at our society. The very root of the problem. Sin.

Guns don't kill people, people kill people. If we did away with the sin, would we still have a problem? What does God say?

"THOU SHALL NOT KILL" - Deuteronomy 6:5

Killing is a sin, bigotry is a sin, homosexuality is a sin, drunkenness is a sin. adultery is a sin, lying is a sin. Som many of the things we do these days are sins in God's eyes. We are rooted in sin. We need a new root system if we are to survive.

So, how can we get a new root system for our lives? Have you ever heard about CGT? Of course not. I just made it up. It's Critical Grace Theory. Only it's more than a theory. It's the truth! Jesus is the answer to whatever sin problem we might have. God's grace is the answer to all of society's problems. If you need some grace in your life, get some. Ask for it. God gives it freely.

Repent, Pray, Obey, Love, Repeat. God will give you grace through His Son, Jesus.

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:28


Saturday, February 19, 2022

Defining Jesus

It is one of the most important questions any of us can ever answer. "Who do YOU say that I am?" How we reconcile Jesus is so incredibly important to our eternity. Who exactly is He? And most importantly, who do WE believe that He is?

Jesus posed two questions to His disciples concerning His identity. It's important to note the differences. Here they are:

"And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” 29And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.” - Mark 8:27-29

The first question is kind of odd really. "Who do people say that I am?" Jesus already knew the answer to this question, but He wanted to hear the answer from His disciples. The second question though is the most important. "Who do YOU say that I am?"

I think Jesus emphasized the word YOU when He asked that question.

People had various opinions about who Jesus was. A prophet, a demon-possessed man, Elijah, the carpenter's son, John The Baptists, etc.

Even today there are different ideas concerning Jesus. The Mormon faith for example teaches that Jesus was actually Adam's son, born into this world. The Christian faith says that Jesus is fully God and always existed. There are two different versions of Jesus being worshipped here. Which one is right?

The Jewish people believe Jesus was just a man, not the Son of God. Islam teaches pretty much the same thing - a human, a prophet.

That brings us back to Jesus' second question. Who do YOU say that I am?

If we think that Jesus was simply human, a prophet perhaps, Jesus will have an eternal home prepared just for us. If we think that Jesus is The Christ, The Son of the Living God, Jesus will offer us a different eternity.

So, who do YOU say that Jesus is?




Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Love Dream Hope

"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."
- Acts 2:17

Well, I am definitely old, and when I have a dream about someone specific, I always try to follow through. I remind that person of some truths about God like just how much He loves them. Today was one of those days.

I have received messages from a few younger people recently. It doesn't matter what the reason was. They all get prayed for. The message I received this morning however, was in the form of a dream.

It is not known to me what this person needs, if anything. So, I offer words of encouragement and share a Bible verse or two. This was today's verse of encouragement.

"Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39

A young friend of mine contacted me this week. She is currently living in a homeless shelter with her two kids. I offered a few 'next step' suggestions, some encouragement and prayer. I asked about her current relationship with Jesus and whether or not she had been going to worship. The answers were 'not good' and 'no'.

I then had her go get a Bible and read this verse, asking if God might be telling her something as she read it:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14

We ALL need encouragement from time to time. We are to 'love one another' (John 13:34) every day. What does that love look like? I think it's different in every situation. The important thing to remember is that, as much as we need to BE loved, we need to exhibit that love towards others.

'Be Jesus' in someone's life today.

"Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." - Hebrews 3:13

The Word - Sara Groves


Monday, February 14, 2022

The Super Battle

I watched about 10 seconds of the Super Bowl pregame hype with Dwayne Johnson and bailed out. That was enough for me. I live in a different world, I guess.

There was a time when I was all about sports. Baseball, football, basketball - I watched it all. But that was back when sports were sports and not corporations. Now, "sports" simply makes me nauseous.

There is a Bible verse that has been making an appearance in my thoughts lately. Jesus was talking with His disciples as they were discussing the End Times. Jesus told them things were going to get tough. Even crazy.

"For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.

22“If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened." - Matthew 24:21-22

For the sake of The Elect. The Elect. Who are they? Quite simply, THEY are you and me - all who believe on the Lord, Jesus.

We watch the news at night, and we don't recognize our country anymore. It's not the same as it once was. And honestly, it is taking a toll on me, one of The Elect. And it should.

If you feel this way too, and The Elect is being stretched to the breaking point, can we truly be far from Jesus' return? We see Russia (Magog, as it is called in Ezekiel 38) getting ready to invade Ukraine (Gomer). No one will stop him. We'll just sit back and watch it happen. Why?

Because it is supposed happen during the End Times that "an enemy from the north" will attack Israel. Have you looked at a map of the Middle East lately? Turkey and Russia are allied. They are both to the north of Israel. They are both in The Bible!

"And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog (Russia), the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal (Turkey, Armenia). Prophesy against him 3and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. 4I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. 5Persia (Iran), Cush (Sudan), and Put (Libya) will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, 6as well as Gomer (Ukraine) with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah (Georgia) from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you." - Ezekiel 38:1-6

Yes, this is a sad time for the people of Ukraine, but this MUST happen, according to the Bible. Nothing can stop it. It is simply a sign to us, The Elect, that the time is drawing near for us to leave this world and all of its troubles behind. We get to see Jesus! For us, the Elect, that is a good thing. For Gog and Magog, they will wish they had never been born.

"Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." - Luke 21:28

Saturday, February 12, 2022

The Mammon Games

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
- Matthew 6:24

I read two news stories this morning (links below). Both stories were sports related, and both stories featured the Communist Chinese government.

The first story was about China's use of "fake snow" for the Winter Olymics. Fake snow simple means "man-made' snow, as opposed to God-made or naturally occurring snow. But seeing as China is making the snow, we'll just call it fake.

NASA recently released a satellite photo of the area China is using for the alpine events. The only snow in the entire photo was specific to the ski trails and bobsled runs. There was no snow anywhere on any of the mountains. Fake!

The second story was about an outspoken NBA player named Enes Kanter Freedom (an ironic name for this story). Freedom was an outspoken critic of China and their genocide against the Uyghur people. Freedom was recently traded by the Celtics to Houston, where he was immediately waved.

Interesting sidenote: China's interest in the NBA began in 2002 when Yau Ming was drafted by the . . . are you ready for this? . . . The Houston Rockets.

China is 100% against a free, Christ-centered church. They are also against and "freedom" that speaks against their country's political actions or policies.

China has been persecuting Christians for years. They tear down their churches and arrest their pastors. Many have disappeared, never to be seen again.  China is an atheistic country. No room for Jesus there! Yet there is an underground church that is growing, despite the persecution.

No matter how hard China tries, they will never overcome God. They can remove the churches, but Christians still worship and pray. They can imprison or murder the pastors, but they will still lead. Any government, even our own, if it turns its back on God, will ultimately fail.

Quit watching and supporting China-based sports and businesses. When you pick up something to buy in Walmart, look to see where it is made. There is no place is a Christian's life for ANYTHING made by Satan or his underlings.

Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. Unless you are "worshipping" something else.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Our Heart's Desire

"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
- Psalm 37:4

The desires of our hearts tell a lot about our relationship with God. What ARE our heart's desires? Are they self-gratifying? Self-indulgent? Self-ish?

Deep within each of us are our secret desires. They might be sinful in nature, or they might be God-honoring. They might even be unknown to us. Truly though, I think our secret desires are those we never even speak of out loud. They remain hidden. Only those who truly know us have any idea these desires are even there. But God knows them.

I received a letter this week from a long-time friend of mine. We spent a lot of time together in our high school - college years. We canoed multiple whitewater rivers together. Climbed cliffs in Door County's Peninsula State Park together. Little did I know the effect I had on him. I thought we were just good friends.

In his letter to me he opened up about how much he looked up to me, and still does, like an older brother. His real-life brother got involved in drugs and grew distant. Today, that relationship is still disconnected.

Going back to my opening verse, what does it say we have to do to receive the desires of our hearts? "Delight in The Lord." Do we do that?

I try to live my life according to God's Word, to love everyone I meet, and to honor God in my daily walk. Do those things qualify as "delighting in the Lord?" They must, because God has given me my heart's desire - to be used by Him.

God will bless those who honor him, and who "delight" in Him. It is an amazing feeling and an honor to be used by God in some way. What is YOUR heart's desire?

Refiner's Fire - TWP Band

Monday, February 7, 2022

Martha! Martha!

“Martha, Martha,”
the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
- Luke 10:41-42

This is a great promise from God and an answer to many questions. First, in verse 42 Jesus tells Martha only one thing is needed in this life - Him!

The second thing He tells Martha is "it will not be taken from her (Mary)." What is the 'it'? Her faith? Jesus? Her salvation? I think it's the latter.

When doubt and insecurity creep into our thoughts we can begin to question everything. One big question that often gets asked is, "Am I truly saved"? Which begs another question, "How do I know if I am truly saved"?

Remember this: Martha knew who Jesus was. But she didn't REALLY know Him.

Let me ask you THIS question. Have you been changed? Do you have a 'before' and an 'after'? When people meet Jesus, they ALL become changed.

'Before I met Jesus' should be part of every testimony we have.

Before I met Jesus, I was very self-centered and self-absorbed. After I met Jesus, I changed. I am more concerned with others than I am with myself.

In the passage above, Martha is concerned with the things of this world. Mary's only concern is with Jesus.

Do we look at our busy lives and only concern ourselves with work, the next party or what's on television? Or is our primary focus on God and doing His will here on earth?

Do you remember that part of The Lord's Prayer where it says, "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"?

Well?

Be a 'Mary' in this world, not a 'Martha'. You will be blessed for it, and that blessing, Jesus and your salvation, will never be taken from you. Ever.

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Ready or Not

"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
- Psalm 139:16

A friend and I were having a discussion the other day about the time we are living in. Both of us believe that we are living in The End Times. We are both concerned about unsaved family members. Perhaps you can relate.

We were talking about the rapture of The Church and how many of the signs of Jesus' soon return are seen nightly on the news. These are the words of Jesus:

"You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains." - Matthew 24:6-8

I have a theory about the timing of The Rapture. I believe it will occur during the Festival of Trumpets. I've written about that before so I will not repeat myself here. The point of this story is, what if it does? The Festival of Trumpets takes place September 25-27. That's less than eight months from now.

Our question was this: If we DID only have eight months to go before all of God's children are removed from the earth, what would you do? What would you do during these last eight months?

Jesus offers this advice for when that time comes:

“Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." - Matthew 24:42

"So, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." - Matthew 25:44

We are ready! And we are keeping watch. But what else should we be doing? What would Jesus have us do?
  1. Share The Gospel with those who don't know Jesus. This was called "The Great Commission" in Matthew 28. WE don't have to "save" anybody. That's the Holy Spirit's job. We just have to deliver The Good News.
  2. "Love one another, as I have loved you." - John 13:34. That's pretty self-explanatory.
  3. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:37
  4. "Love your neighbor as yourself."- Matthew 22:39
There's lots of love on our Savior's words. I think that 'loving' is the thing God wants us to do most.

Do we love God enough to tell our lost neighbors, relatives and friends about Him? Again, Jesus doesn't say to convince them or to ram things down their throats. He says tell them. And I'm just guessing here but, I think He wants us to do it lovingly.

Time is short, no matter WHEN Jesus returns. I think we're supposed to act with the urgence as if He were going to come back tomorrow. Remember, we are to be ready. Are we?

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Baptism of The Spirit

When Jesus was young, He already knew who He was. He already knew what His mission was and why He was on earth. At just eight years old

“Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” - Luke 2:49

We don't hear about Jesus again until He is in His 30's and about to begin His ministry. This was from John the Baptist:

"Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. 33I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” - John 1:32-34

Here's another account from Matthew:

"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him." - Matthew 3:16

My question for the day is this. Jesus, being born of God through the Holy Spirit, did He always have the power BEFORE His baptism that He had AFTER His baptism? Or did He receive His power the moment the Holy Spirit descended on Him AFTER His baptism?

We have heard it said that Jesus was "fully God and fully man." Always? Then why did Jesus have to be baptized? Let's let Jesus answer that question. When Jesus was about to be baptized (by water) John the Baptist resisted, insisting that he himself should be baprizing him.

"Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. -John 3:15

"What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee (changing water into wine) was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." - John 2:11

Here is another example of God's Holy Spirit descending on someone and how it changed them:

"While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?

They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.

3So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?”

“John’s baptism,” they replied.

4Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues b and prophesied." - Acts 19:1-6

The key to all of these verses is when the Holy Spirit comes upon someone. Have we received the Holy Spirit? How do we know? Well, surrendering your heart to God and offering ourselves to become "slaves of Christ" is step number one. That's when the Holy Spirit will enter us.

But how do we KNOW? Well, do you exhibit the Fruits of The Spirit? They are indicators that's God's Spirit is in you.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other." - Galatians 5:22-26

Is God's Holy Spirit living in you?