the true vine

I have read through the Bible a few times, and I think I only saw the Lord Jesus curse something one time.  Jesus approached a fig tree, seeing no fruit on it, He cursed the tree and it withered and died.  Yikes, I know this isn't in His word unless it was important.  A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree, bad fruit.  What does it look like?  Your kids, the seeds you plant in peoples lives, your prayer life... The word says remain in Him, He is the vine and we are the branches, the branches that bear fruit as long as we remain in Him, WOW!!  

God also wants our first fruits, He wants us to love the giver more than the gift.  By putting Him first in your life, things change, fruit appears, good fruit, big beautiful God sized fruit, delicious.

Trust in Him, remain in Him and you won't be able to help bearing fruit, Wicked Good Fruit!

Hope you enjoy my Thoughtful Ramblings.

Love, Michelle 

P.S.  Pruning required.

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Jesus, The True Vine Psalm 80, John 15 Mervyn Weeks

What did Jesus mean when He said this? In this message we get to hear the context of the imagery from the history of Israel. We are encouraged to bear fruit, abide in Jesus and to love one another. Are we relying more on our talents and experience than we used to? Do we pray less than we used to as we work out our calling? All of Andy's PowerPoint slides are on our website. It will be useful to look at them as you listen to this message.