Just as physical fruit originates from work and effort over a period of time, so the Fruit of the Spirit do too. Maturity takes time and doesn't just happen. We need God's supernatural help to meet peoples' real needs and we certainly need to do it in God's way and at His time. Let's plan to be kind beyond the bullseye - being known by our actions of going way beyond what duty might make us do. Let's actively sow kindness both liberally and faithfully.
