“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away, and every branch that beareth fruit he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” – John 15:1-2 (KJV)
The Greek word for fruit is karpos (καρπός), meaning result, outcome, or produce. Without bearing fruit, we are not contributing to the expansion of God’s Kingdom. Just as people long for children, spiritual fruitfulness is essential for fulfilling God’s divine purpose.
The Necessity of Spiritual Fruit
Galatians 5:22-23 highlights the fruits of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” True believers must manifest these traits, proving their connection to Christ.
Pain of Barrenness, Both Physical and Spiritual
Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:10-11 prayed fervently for a child, knowing barrenness was painful. Likewise, spiritual barrenness is unacceptable. As believers, we must strive for growth, producing souls for Christ and exhibiting godly character.
The Urgency to Be Fruitful
Matthew 7:19 warns, “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” God expects productivity in His Kingdom. We must seek every means to bear fruit through evangelism, service, and righteous living.
Reflection and Prayer
God calls us to be fruitful in every way. Seek Him earnestly, and let your life reflect His purpose.
Prayer: Lord, help me bear fruit in Your Kingdom. Let my life be productive and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Additional Reading:
- Matthew 5:16
- Colossians 1:10
- Psalm 1:3
- Luke 8:15
Stay encouraged—fruitfulness is your divine purpose!
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The call to fruitfulness
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away, and every branch that beareth fruit he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” – John 15:1-2 (KJV)
The Greek word for fruit is karpos (καρπός), meaning result, outcome, or produce. Without bearing fruit, we are not contributing to the expansion of God’s Kingdom. Just as people long for children, spiritual fruitfulness is essential for fulfilling God’s divine purpose.
The Necessity of Spiritual Fruit
Galatians 5:22-23 highlights the fruits of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” True believers must manifest these traits, proving their connection to Christ.
Pain of Barrenness, Both Physical and Spiritual
Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:10-11 prayed fervently for a child, knowing barrenness was painful. Likewise, spiritual barrenness is unacceptable. As believers, we must strive for growth, producing souls for Christ and exhibiting godly character.
The Urgency to Be Fruitful
Matthew 7:19 warns, “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” God expects productivity in His Kingdom. We must seek every means to bear fruit through evangelism, service, and righteous living.
Reflection and Prayer
God calls us to be fruitful in every way. Seek Him earnestly, and let your life reflect His purpose.
Prayer: Lord, help me bear fruit in Your Kingdom. Let my life be productive and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Additional Reading:
- Matthew 5:16
- Colossians 1:10
- Psalm 1:3
- Luke 8:15
Stay encouraged—fruitfulness is your divine purpose!
