I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me an I in him, he will bear much fruit.
John 15:5
Did you know that you were destined to be productive? To accomplish
great things? In today's complex world it is easy to feel useless. We
are overwhelmed by artificial intelligence pressured by busy schedules,
and wounded by cultural prejudice, making us feel inadequate and
isolated.
Being a Christian should make a difference. Why, then, does being a
Christian sometimes make the struggle seem worse? I believe, first of
all, it is because a person who belongs to Christ is out of step with
the sinful world. This battle is only won by laying hold of the truth of
God's Word.
When you are overcome by feelings of worthlessness and defeat, let God
breathe new life into you by telling yourself this truth: No matter what
I've done or what I've been because of Jesus, I now have the ability to
live a life worthy of the Lord. I may not be able to please anyone
else, but I can please Him. I can bear the fruit of good work. I am
growing in the knowledge of God.
Colossians 1:10-12
We need to be productive and fruitful. Why settle for mere survival.
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Tuesday, July 27th 2010 at 5:02PM
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