Even though on the surface there
is no visual proof that much is happening….there is much going on under the
ground and in the roots and stems and trunks of trees and plants. Much work is taking place that we cannot see in order
to prepare each plant for the fragrance and beauty and fruit that will soon be
evident for all to see and to taste and enjoy.
I got to thinking about all
of this….and realized that just as God, as the great Gardener (John 15:1), is
at work behind the scenes in plants and trees to produce much growth and fruit
in due season, He is doing the same things in people’s lives as well!
Perhaps, like me, you look
around at your families and wonder….is there any spiritual growth? Are my children growing in their love and
knowledge and desire for God? At times
we wonder if there is any spiritual growth happening in our church or our Bible
study group or our Sunday school class….because maybe we just are not seeing
any evidence of it.
But….let’s not get
discouraged! His word does not return
void. Conceivably He is at work behind
the scenes developing strong root systems that many times we cannot see. He is preparing us and them for much fruit
that John 15 talks about. In that
passage He mentions that He will cut off those branches that do not bear fruit and
will prune the branches that bear fruit so that they will bear more fruit and when
we remain in Him we will bear much fruit!!
I don’t want to settle for having no fruit or even some fruit or more fruit….I
want much fruit and that often times takes God working behind the scenes
accomplishing much that we cannot see.
Be encouraged and bear much
fruit! Before we know it….the pruning season
will be upon us….and sometimes that hurts!!
But….let’s not forget….it is done so that we will bear much fruit!!
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