Gospel of John - John 15.1, 2
Jobey McGinty
Jesus says His Father prunes the branches that bear fruit. Did you catch that? Not the branches that DON'T bear fruit (though He does take those away!), but the branches that DO! Why? So that there would be more and lasting fruit to come. It is for our joy, and for our roots to grow deep and strong so that they can support more fruit later. We would do well to receive the pruning and discipline of the Lord and entrust ourselves to His ways. When we allow ourselves to be pruned by the many people in our lives that love us, we are letting ourselves be cared for and set up for a future filled with bearing fruit that remains.
