Scripture:
John 15: 1 “Jesus said to his disciples: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener”.
Observation:
There are obviously false vines available for people to connect to if Jesus needed to tell his followers that he was the real deal. So many of the options available are attractive, yet unfruitful in the longterm. The accountability and care for the vine is the responsibility of the gardener and Jesus is telling his followers that this true vine isn’t just an unaccountable, free wheeling plant but it comes under the careful hand of the master gardener who prunes and tends to the plant for maximum fruitfulness. Connect to Jesus and your life comes under the care of the Father – is the ultimate message he is telling his followers.
Application:
I have joined my life to Christ, yet there have been times that I have moaned and cried at the apparent unfairness of the pruning process. My rights seem to be sheared off just when I want to raise the flag of apparent injustice, my selfishness and pride pruned to bare stumps and yet even though it may hurt I know that it has made my life healthier, fruitful, prosperous. I could have so easily joined my life to causes that appeared to have instantaneous results of fame and fortune but as I look back they have long since withered and died. Having my life connected to Christ ensures my character, my spirit, my very soul are being pruned and shaped to last for eternity.
Prayer:
Lord forgive me when I complain about the process of maturity. Help me constantly to see the working of the Father in my life as He shapes me and moulds me into the son He has called me to be. Thank you for persevering! I am so blessed to be connected to the true vine.
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