Cody Spencer

Jesus said in John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” That is the goal of Jesus in union. His joy in us. Our joy made full. This joy is resilient because it comes from Christ Himself. It does not originate from external circumstances. It carries His peace, His confidence, and His triumph into the hearts of those who trust Him. This is why someone can ask, “Why are you so happy all the time?” Because there is a joy that lives...

Jesus said in John 15:9-10, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.” Many people struggle to believe the love of Christ for themselves. They can believe it for someone else. They can preach it, sing it, and explain it. Then when it comes to their own life, they disqualify themselves because of what they have done, what others have said, or...

Jesus said in John 15:8, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” Fruit matters because fruit reveals connection. When our lives are in union with Jesus and producing fruit, they testify to the master plan of God. They show His goodness. They glorify Him in the world. The fruit of the Spirit comes because we are attached to Him. You become what you feed on. Galatians 5 shows us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,...