What if the fruit God grows in you was never meant just for you? In the final message of our Grow A Pear series, guest speaker Wes Tillett brings us back to the heart of the Fruit of the Spirit: God doesn’t grow His character in us simply to make us better people. He grows it in us so we can make a difference in the lives of others.
Through the story of George, a man experiencing homelessness and addiction whose life began to change through recovery and the love of others, we’ll discover how the Holy Spirit works both within us and through us. Our world is hurting. Our communities are struggling. And the people closest to us—our neighbors, families, friends, and coworkers—need to experience the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control that Jesus grows in His followers.
But what happens when we don’t feel very spiritual? When our patience runs thin, our joy fades, or our faith feels weak? The answer isn’t to try harder or pretend we have it all together. It’s to surrender to Jesus and trust Him to work through our weakness.
The spiritual secret is simple: God draws near to those who recognize their need for Him. As we surrender to Christ, the Holy Spirit produces fruit that blesses others and brings freedom, purpose, and meaning to our lives.
Join us for the finale of Grow A Pear as we discover why the world needs more than our best efforts—it needs Jesus living and working through us. Grow a pair and courageously surrender to Jesus, then grow a pear in the power of the Spirit. For the sake of your soul. For the sake of the world.
