Devotion:
Read John 15:4-5.
Jesus uses the image of a vine and the branches to compare the importance of us staying connected to him. Jesus expects his followers to produce fruit. What fruit does God want? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) These are the fruits of the Spirit, and this is what God longs to see in us. Like a careful gardener, he will clip and cut away anything that interferes. But most of all, he is a Good Gardener who cares for his “branches”. All that He does to clear, remove, and weed out of our lives is done for our good and His glory. What fruit do you see in your life? Do you see how God may be pruning you so that you can bear more and better fruit?
Personal Worship Option:
Spend some quiet/alone time with God - yield to Him and allow Him to do anything in your life if it will lead to bearing more fruit.
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