By Their Fruit

By Matthew Fratus

The contents of this book are a collection of poetry inspired from the award-winningcanvas art of Zeal Artistry. May the words within bring you peace, comfort and joy in your season of growing. God bless you, dear friend.

In the spirit of revival,

I bring you these words.

All written simply,

through a soft whisper heard.

For those in the storm,

I warmly assure.

To those on the shore,

I warn and deter.

All that is written,

are drawn from His grace.

All that was captured,

is found in this space.

Though awarded they are,

to God, be the gold.

I'm just a scribe,

who writes what he's told.

Matthew

• Language: English
• Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing
• Release date: May 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9781960810151

Matthew Fratus

Matthew J. Fratus is an author, artist and philanthropist, in the Mooresville, North Carolina area. As the founder of Zeal Artistry,a ministerial effort creating Christian-themed artwork for the purposes of philanthropy, Matthew's Artwork has been both acclaimed critically and published nationally. Married in 2004 to his loving wife, Brittany, they have been blessed with two wonderful children (Matthew and Cali). Matthew is devout in His belief that Jesus Christ is Lord, and savior. His purpose in all endeavors is simply,to glorify the name of Jesus Christ.For any and all inquiries, please use the following contact method: Zealartistry.com/contact.

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By Their Fruit

Copyright © 2023 by Matthew J Fratus

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For the Empaths; those who feel what He felt.

Especially dedicated to

Cali, Emma and Kayla.

Preface

Is the Lord real to you? It’s a question few of us ask ourselves. Many times, we’re grandfathered into the faith of our families, parents, and friends. Practices are passed down, generation after generation. Aspects of our inherited beliefs become thoughtless habits, (praying, saying amen, or occasionally going to church). Many of us who partake in these habits often find ourselves uncomfortable with the practicing habits of Christians who have, what they describe as an, authentic relationship with God. It’s an interesting concept, when the light of belief goes on, turning itself into an enduring faith that produces fruit. The Apostle Paul is one of the greatest example of this. As Saul of Tarsus, the Pharisee of Pharisees, loved the law of God with such zeal, that he persecuted people he deemed a threat to it. Until his divine encounter with Jesus on the road to