Do you know that God wants to refine us daily?
To begin our journey to heaven, we must accept Jesus Christ into our hearts. In describing Himself, He used the adjective, true. True means in accordance to fact or reality. Jesus states that He is the way, the truth and the light. Our society portrays that there are many ways to God. There is only one way to God- Jesus Christ. John 3:16 states that God the Father loved us so much that He gave Jesus to die for our sins. For we all have sinned to fall short of God’s glory for our lives. However, God directs love toward us in our sinful state while we were partying, cussing, and hating our neighbor through Christ’s death. So, call upon the Name of the Lord to be saved in this life while there is time. It is just that simple to become a saint through the confession of the mouth. Jesus is the vine in which we receive our spiritual connection to the Father. Through Jesus, we are gifted with the Comforter- the Holy Spirit. In John 16:8, the Spirit reproves us through righteousness so we can reflect Jesus in our lives.
Every saint has a different journey with the same destination- Heaven. We are just strangers in a foreign land passing through to reach our true home. Our steps are ordered by our Father who desires an expected end for us. As we travel, it is necessary for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit. Jesus explained this using the vineyard where the Trinity (Father, Jesus, Spirit) takes on an intimate yet distinct roles.
Everything that Jesus taught was connected to daily life. A husbandman is a person who manages his land with prudence and efficiency. We do not belong to ourselves when we accepted the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul stated in I Corinthians 3:17 that we are God’s temples where the Spirit dwells- places of worship. We belong to the Father as we are now connected to the true vine- Jesus. In this sense, the role of a husbandman gives us insight into how the Father interacts with us. He provides sustenance in which our physical and spiritual needs are met. The Father anticipates why we will react in a situation because He searches our hearts. We really do not know ourselves for Jeremiah 17:1 states the heart is deceitful above all things. Our understanding (heart) is faulty when interpreting events and/or actions.
Thus, God the Father reveals our true character, so He can refine or purge our actions to reflect godly traits. Jesus provides deeper meaning to this in John 15:2 by making a distinction between bearing and non-bearing branches. That is why is necessary to produce fruit in our lives for the Lord takes away any non-bearing branches. If we as branches are left untended, we become an unsightly mess that produce little fruit. As the Body of Church, we must endure daily pruning for the Father chastise whom He loves. The Father removes any impurity from our lives if we permit Him so the fruit of Spirit can be produced found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Prayer Seal:
Thank you that I can go boldly to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. Father, help me to bear more spiritual fruit in my life to reflect your Son, Jesus Christ. Continue to prune everything that is contrary to Your Word so that I can continue to my true home- heaven. As my steps are ordered by you, teach me to trust that all things work for my good. Teach me to understand that experience works patience and patience, hope. Hope guides through my actions for faith without works is dead. I want to be a branch that bears much fruit to the Father’s glory. As I bear fruit, show the way to continue to dwell in Christ for I can nothing in my life. Teach me to love my enemies as I love my friends. So, the world will know that I am a disciple of Christ for you have chosen me from the beginning of time. We as saints are ordained to spread the Gospel through our fruit that our fruit is forever. Because of this, what we ask shall be given to us by the Father. Thank you for allowing us to have a relationship with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.