Les Sherwin - Intimacy Precedes Fruitfulness - 03.11.2024

The scriptures teach us about God's character and that He desires to be in intimate relationship with each one of us. Jesus reveals Himself as 'The Vine' and his followers as the branches. As long as we remain connected to Jesus, His life flows into us and the fruits of the Spirit are made manifest in our lives - Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

Jesus says "I am the TRUE vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful"  We must choose to allow God to prune us if we are to continue producing good fruit, and continue to grow in maturity and relationship with Jesus. (John 15:1-17)