Sunday, February 18, 2001
Sunday, February 18, 2001
He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit.
Jesus put it as pointedly as possible. The barren tree will be thrown into the fire. What good is a
grape vine without grapes? What use is a fig tree without figs? Tear it down, strip its branches,
throw it away. Nothing could be clearer than this principle: we are to bear fruit.
(John 15:2
NRSV)
Jesus says, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me
that bears no fruit. Every branch in me that bears fruit God prunes to make it bear more fruit."
That is why we have been called together as a community of faith. We are not here simply to
enjoy one another's company, but we are here to prepare ourselves to bear fruit in our community.
Right where we live, work, and play.
Loving God, hold me accountable for sharing the great gifts you have given so freely. Amen.
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