Be Fruitful

Be Fruitful

The manifestation of God's glory in believers is evident through the spiritual fruit they produce. While the Bible does not refer to literal fruits like apples or oranges, it compares us to the Lord's vineyard, suggesting that as Christ nurtures and cares for the vineyard, we will thrive and the world will benefit from what God has cultivated within us.

For Christians, the act of bearing fruit signifies a profound connection with God and the outcomes that this relationship fosters within us. Since we are not literal fruits, Galatians 5:22 enlightens us with the words, " ...but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness." Therefore, to bear fruit means to exhibit these extraordinary qualities that God has developed in us.

Jesus illustrates in the Gospel of John, using the grapevine as a metaphor for leading a fruitful Christian existence. He cautions that branches severed from the vine will ultimately wither and perish. Similarly, we as followers cannot endure if we separate from God, for our sufficiency stems solely from Him.

To yield fruit, we must consciously nurture our new identity in Christ. We should foster the divine nature within us through grace. It is our task to integrate Christ-like traits until we are transformed into His very likeness. I encourage you to establish a strong foundation in your relationship with Christ through prayer, scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Take a moment to reflect. Are you securely attached to the vine, ready to produce fruit? Are you grounded in Christ? As you remain in Him, may the Holy Spirit assist you in developing and nurturing fruit so that God's glory is magnified.