While I use a wire fence around my garden, the image of a stone garden wall had captivated my imagination. Stone walls were the traditional barriers around gardens and homes, towns and temples. Stones that were carefully placed there, one upon the other.
If I am a temple of the Holy Spirit, as Paul asserts in I Corinthians 6:19, then I should protect that temple at least as much as I protect my garden. I build this stone wall with the Word of God. Each Bible verse I memorize and internalize becomes a stone that builds up the wall protecting the Holy Spirit’s residence in my life. That protective stone wall enables the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in my life. And that is a beautiful thing.
Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace. Nehemiah 2:17
In Christ Jesus the whole structure is joined together and grows together into a … dwelling place for God. Ephesians 2:20-22
Here are some stones building up my wall:
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Take your stand and see the great thing the Lord will do. I Samuel 12:16
The Lord is my rock and my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalm 62:2
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 32:1
He is the Vine; we are the branches. John 15:5
Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:38-39
The Lord our God is One God, there is no other before Him. Mark 12:29,32
In Him all things were created John 1:3
I am the Light of the World. John 8:12
I am the Alpha and the Omega. Revelation 1:8
Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
Emmanuel – God with us. Luke 1:23
He who hears and acts is like the house built on rock; it shall not fall. Matthew 7:24-25
Take heart, I have overcome the world. John 17:33
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, that will not rot. Matthew 6:20
Love one another. John 13:34
By this they will know that you are mine, that you love one another as I loved you. John 13:35
Restore a right spirit within me O lord. Psalm 51:10
Renew my strength. Isaiah 40:31
Pray without ceasing. I Thessalonians 5:17
I know the plans I have for you. Jeremiah 29:11
God sees not as man sees; God sees the heart. I Samuel 16:7
What do you wish of me? Mark 10:51
Who do you say I am? Matthew 16:15
I am the resurrection and the Life. John 11:25
I am the bread of life. John 6:35
I am the way. John 14:6
My peace I give to you. John 14:27
Put these words in your heart and think on them day and night, Deuteronomy 11:18
You restore my soul. Psalm 23:3
His steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136
He is able to do far more than we can even imagine. Ephesians 3:20
Your Father knows you need these things. Matthew 6:32
Fear not. Isaiah 41:10 and many more!
Worry not. Matthew 6:25
How much more will your father in Heaven give His Spirit to His children. Luke 11:13
He has given us the power to become Children of God. John 1:12
Let me praise God before the assembly. Psalm 22:22
The earth is full of His majesty. Isaiah 6:3
Do not be surprised by the trials you are facing. I Peter 4:12
Do not be conformed to this world. Romans 12:2
I have chosen you out of the world. John 15:19
The Victory Garden 