FRUITFULNESS

For Reading and Meditation: John 15

This passage talks about the importance of our relationship with our heavenly father. He is using vine and branches as an example. Jesus used a lot of natural means to communicate about the supernatural revelation. One of the themes in this chapter is a fruit bearing life of a Christian which comes out of an intimate relationship with God.

Let’s see some of the conditions of fruit bearing.

*We should be willing to be pruned in order to bear much fruit
(John 15:2).
An attitude of complete surrender to God.

*We should realise that we cannot bear fruit without remaining in the vine who is Christ (John 15:4-6).
An attitude of complete dependency on God.

*We should be willing to bring glory to our Father in heaven not us.
An attitude of having a clear conscious before God.

*We should bear fruit that last or our fruit should remain.
An attitude of consistence walks with the Lord.

It is interesting to see that the level of relationship with God is increasing here. Jesus starts with an invitation to come in to a relationship with Him. He says “abide in me then I will abide in you“. Then He is talking about the condition of bearing much fruit. Here Jesus is giving them an invitation to be His disciples (John15:8). Third time there is an invitation to be His friends (John15:15).

Our God takes us from being Believers to Disciples then to Friends. The ultimate goal of a Christian life which bears fruit is to go and be ambassadors for Him who called us as His disciples and friends. That’s where our fruit should remain and bringing many to God.

Questions to ponder: Where are we in our relationship with God today? Are we bringing glory to God by bearing much fruit? Are we bearing fruit that remain?

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, Help me to remain in you so that I can bear much fruit to glorify your name .In Jesus Name. Amen.