Jesus is all into fruit. And who does not like the yummy strawberries and pineapple available now. But the kind He likes is mentioned in our reading today (John 15:1-17 - I got a little ahead of the real schedule). Verse nine mentions love and verse eleven describes delightful joy (can you imagine complete joy?).
So how do we have this wonderful fruit - filled life? It's obvious that we have got to stay connected to, remain with, live in, be at home in the Vine - our precious Lord. He is the source of all wisdom, motivation, grace, inspiration and help needed to be faithful fruit producers. I noticed that even when the Gardener (the Father) takes away or prunes a branch, the rest of the vine (including Jesus) must feel it. We are all connected. Fruit bearing is our purpose. Jesus said, ' You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last..."
P.S. I have been about to pop writing this because we just got a text that Michael and Sarah's new little one, Kate Elizabeth, was born this morning at 2:00 A.M.!! All seems to be doing well.
Talk about wonderful fruit!
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