The fruit of the Spirit is

 Galatians 5:22 But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.  

 As the Holy Spirit works the grace of God in our hearts, the various aspects of spiritual fruit are manifested through us. 

1.         "The fruit of the Spirit is love." This is divine love ("agape" love), a love that flows from the heart of God. "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God" (1John 4:7). It is a unique, heavenly love available only from the Lord.

2.         "The fruit of the Spirit is  . . . joy." Joy does not listen to circumstance – joy builds on truth – we are saved no matter what happens around us – this always remains, simply because our God maintains our salvation – not circumstances. When joy is the fruit of the spirit it cannot be removed. Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus the author and finisher of our life and bear the fruit of joy. 

3.         "The fruit of the Spirit is  . . . peace." "We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

This is God’s peace – no matter what is going on between us and God there is always peace. At all times God is ready for us – to listen, help, forgive, correct, love, fellowship. The list go on and on. When there is peace between us and it is the fruit of the Spirit nothing is impossible – when God is involved in our life all things are possible.

4.         "The fruit of the Spirit is patience - that is longsuffering." Longsuffering is a fascinating subject, because it is not what it seems to be at first. Natural human thinking would assume it refers to keeping one’s self under control. Such a description would have to be listed under "the works of the flesh" (Galatians 5:19).

 Paul exhorts the Galatians to lead a truly Christian life to contrasts the vices of the flesh with the graces of the Spirit. Here, it describes the Spirit of God maintaining authority in our lives. Longsuffering is like when we forgive someone as Jesus says, - 70 times 70. . "Put on . . . longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another" (Colossians 3:12-13)

5.         "The fruit of the Spirit is  . . . kindness." Kindness is moral goodness and integrity conveyed toward others. It includes showing concern and consideration to people, desiring not to offend them. "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another" (Ephesians 4:31-32).

6.         "The fruit of the Spirit is Goodness. Goodness in acts of generosity and beneficence. This concept indicates the high priority that God places upon our treatment of others. When the love of God is shown in us, goodness will be also shown. When we minister, love one another and build each other up we will see transformation in our church, in our lives, in our towns and even in our nation. If we try to do this goodness without the Holy Spirit it will cause resentment etc.

7.         "The fruit of the Spirit is  . . . faithfulness." Faithfulness embodies responsibility and loyalty. It also comprises reliability and consistency. "Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful" (1Corinthians 4:2).

8.         "The fruit of the Spirit is  . . . gentleness - humility." Gentleness is explained by such terms as meekness and lowliness. Such quality of character takes on special significance when we recall these words of Jesus. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). We are called to live humble lives.

9.         The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Self-control is not our work of self under control. That would be "the works of the flesh" (Galatians 5:19). Here, it describes the authority of the Holy Spirit over our lives.

When we reflect upon the fruit of the Spirit, the character of Christ typically comes to mind. This is appropriate, since godly fruit comes to us through the presence of Jesus in our lives. "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." When we depend upon the Holy Spirit, He imparts the life of Jesus, into and through our experience. When the Christian lives this way, there is no longer any law against such things as these.

The character of Christ is then seen in us. Consequently, all glory and praise goes to God! Paul explains it like this.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.  (1Corinthians 15:10)

"But by the grace of God I am what I am." If we put our hope in the Lord, His grace will prove effective in our lives as well, giving us a testimony similar to Paul's: "and His grace toward me was not in vain." 

Access to this transforming grace is once more linked to the two relational realities of humility and faith. Paul humbly admitted this fact:" yet not I." He exercised faith and humility: "but the grace of God which was with me."

Allowing the grace of Our Lord to work in us through the Holy Spirit will bear the Godly Spiritual Fruit,