John 15:4 (LSB) 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit from itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.
In chapter 15 of the book of John, Jesus shares something with the disciples that we all need to see, comprehend, and receive on a personal level.
It is critically important for each of us to understand this.
In the verse above, Jesus begins teaching His disciples about the importance of “bearing fruit”.
He didn’t simply mention it casually and move on. He expounded on it thoroughly, being sure they understood it.
We must understand it also.
In John 15 alone, Jesus used the phrase “bear fruit” at least 8 times.
Again, His repeated emphasis on this phrase should cause us to pay close attention.
And as we study this, it becomes clear that bearing fruit is an essential part of what God desires for our lives. Check out what else Jesus said about it.
John 15:2 (LSB) 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He cleans it so that it may bear more fruit.
The Amplified Bible states it this way:
John 15:2 (AMPC) 2 Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit.
God “takes away” (trims, removes) any branch that does not bear (stops bearing) fruit.
For those who bear fruit, He cleanses and prunes them repeatedly so they may bear more fruit!
By now we should be beginning to see and understand the importance of bearing fruit!
And it is safe to say, that if we look closely at everything that Jesus said about it, bearing fruit should be the goal of every child of God.
Further, it is our God-intended purpose in life.
So, if we have been searching for or wondering about our purpose, we have found it 🙏🏻
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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