Jesus is the vine, we are the branches…God is the cultivator and so it goes.  We are all connected as one.  We are all essentially part of the history of the Bible.  So many generations  have gone before us and have become a part of history.

 

We are all spiritually connected and, which,  of course,  means we’re truly all brothers and sisters in Christ…all children of God.  We are all here for a purpose.  Some people wonder, “why am I here, what difference does it make?  My life isn’t truly worthy.”  Well, God created us, and we’re connected to the Vine as branches.  So, therefore…we have a purpose have we not?  For to say we do not is to imply that God makes mistakes, or doesn’t create perfection in His divine plan.

 

Think about it.  The Holy Bible…the amazing men and women in those pages, recorded for all of us to partake in.  Essentially, are we not already a part of the plans in which Gods’ words are referring?  The people in the Holy Bible are our ancestors.  Umbilical cord to umbilical cord, we are all connected…all from the beginning of time. And, each person in the Bible had a purpose, as do we.

 

Our branches are being pruned according to plan…His plan, not ours.  “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” John 15:2 KJV  We are continuously being cultivated by His hands, so that we might bring forth good fruit.  We have His word engrafted in us, and He abides in us. 

 

The cycle of life is never ending…for our spirit never will perish.  Our family ties and roots that are from the beginning are here today.  An Uncle Joshua is living in some of us, and an Aunt Mary in others.  Uncle Boaz’s characteristics may be akin to a cousin we know and love…or we may resemble Aunt Rachel without realizing it.  We are all ONE…and all of our branches are entwined with each other. There is a reason for each of us, a purpose, a calling.  One of us may have made a difference in many lives…and some may have touched one person so deeply that is opened a flowing river of love in their hearts.  One, two…or thousands, each of us have a purpose in our lives, no matter how inconsequential you may believe it is..it may be monumental to someone else.

 

God, His Son, and the comforter, the Holy Spirit are all here for each and everyone of us.  The branches are being prunes, the fruit is coming forth in abundance. And, the branch that doesn’t abide with the Vine, will be withered and cast forth into the fire.

 

As children of God, go forth and bear your fruit.  Engraft yourself in the Word and in Christ, the Vine and the Savior. And, remember that we are all one…all connected and all significant in our purpose according to God. 

 

 When we are called to our purpose, and assemble ourselves as good soldiers in Christ…oh what an abundance of joy that will radiate forth. The sweet scent of the Holy Spirit and the powerful pull of His love is evident when we abide in Him.  He will grow as we decrease, and  our fruit will be pure, ripe, good, and in preparation for eternity.

 

We who know Him have known Him always…from the beginning and for all time.  For You and Your word endureth forever.

 

So, Lord prune our branches as we become engrafted in You and Your ways.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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