Not My Works, BUT His

In this heartfelt solo episode, I share a raw and reflective message about the Fruit of the Spirit and how it shows up—not just in what we say, but in what we do. This isn’t about influence, likes, or digital applause. It’s about producing fruit that points to Jesus, not us.After listening to Pastor Phillip from 2819 Church, I was stirred by his message on how some people are “influencing for Jesus” without ever being called. The warning? Their influence bears no fruit in others—just platform-building for themselves. I also reflect on powerful insight from John Mark Comer’s podcast on assessing our spiritual health through the fruit we bear, not just the hustle we perform.I challenge you to pause and ask yourself:Is the fruit of the Spirit showing up in my daily life?Are my gifts pointing others to Christ or to me?Am I spiritually healthy, or just spiritually busy?I also highlight the deep spiritual insight of my brother-in-law, Jeffrey Copeland, and his unique gift for revealing the historical context of the Word—something that has richly fed my own walk with God. His podcast is one I recommend to anyone seeking depth and truth.Whether you're creating, coaching, parenting, or posting—this is your invitation to turn the spotlight back to Him. Because when our hearts are right, our works will bear the kind of fruit that leads others to the Vine.Key Takeaways:What it really means to bear fruit that glorifies GodHow to check your spiritual health without shameThe danger of uncalled influence in a platform-driven worldEncouragement to stay rooted and remain humbleReferenced Podcasts:Pastor Phillip – 2819 Church : https://youtu.be/jQWsjy_2gg4John Mark Comer Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/439cSrmOFVx75KWsr7PDJr?si=FW0a7FdvQYWQt6uDgJJ-tgJeffrey Copeland Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/1wO9wHQckJBtDjkOTH1LGi?si=inpiYW2WRzqTcgkxKmdktQ✨ Let this episode be your spiritual mirror—and your encouragement to stay planted, stay faithful, and stay fruitful.