Today’s Scripture: Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down. Luke 13:9 ESV
I will bear fruit. Even the tree that was given up on can bear fruit. What will it take? Some digging around the roots and a heavy dose of manure will be made available. My hope is in the wisdom of the vinedresser, the master gardener.
The assistance and action of the gardener can bring hope and fruit. No digging and no manure will lead to a cut down dead tree. Staying the course on nothing leads to nothing.
When we seek the kingdom of God, we are told here in Luke 13 what that is like; a mustard seed that grows into a tree. Tending to the soil and planting the seeds of the kingdom provide branches that provide support and fruit.
I have asked the Master Gardner to tend to my roots in the manure that has been provided. On my own, I will die, with His help I will bear fruit.
What fruit will you bear?
Today’s Prayer: Father, thank You for pruning me and for providing the Holy Spirit to prepare my roots. LORD in Your soil and in Your kingdom I know You provide the nutrients to bear Your fruit. LORD I pray Your seed grows into a mighty tree providing branches that support others and feeds many. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
I love this Tom. I love that the vinedresser is taking responsibility here to give us everything we need to bear fruit. And Jesus is not likely going to fail us on His part. This is a great affirmation. I will bear fruit!
Thank you Ben! Jesus prepared our roots may we receive His nutrients and produce His fruit. Blessings and fruit!
Love this reminder of how we MUST depend on the Master Gardner.
Amen Julie, we need His care and provision for sure! Blessings as you bear!
“Even the tree that was given up on can bear fruit”. I’m thankful that although some people give up on us, the LORD never does–and that as long as He has us “here”, He will tend us till we produce fruit that tastes of Him. God bless you.
Amen sis! Here is where we are and it is here He is and where we bear our fruit from! Blessings as you bear BIG fruits and treats:)