The Vine and the Branches
John 15:1-8
15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Pruning allows what's left to blossom into something beautiful.
Jesus reminds us that God is always pruning us to bear more fruit. How is God urging you to grow?
Jesus reminds us that God is always pruning us to bear more fruit. How is God urging you to grow?
Lord, I always feel your hand on me. But there are times I have difficulty understanding what you wish to do. Help me to become more aware of your working in my life. Help me to grow and bear more fruit in your vineyard.
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