He says, "I Am the Vine, you are the branches" We are supported by His Life. We are given nourishment and help in our times of need. We are healthy in Him, but apart from Him, our lives are damaged goods. With Him, our lives have purpose and meaning. He brings vitality to our weak parts and strength to our cracked places. None of us is worthy, but because of His Love, we have new hope, new beginning, and new life.
When our roots are deep into the vine, we are given of the Living Water. The Holy Spirit brings to our hearts and minds what Jesus has said, what He has done, and what He is going to do. The Holy Spirit brings us joy, comfort, and hope. The Holy Spirit brings us to the knowledge of God, and opens up revelatory knowledge, to bring Truth into our blinded eyes. As we wield the sword of Truth, the Word of God, we break bondages around us.
"Whoever lives in Me, and I in him bears much [abundant] fruit. However apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing." John 15:5 I want to be an abundant branch. I want my boughs to be bowed down with abundance of fruit that glorifies God. I want to bring joy to my Father's heart. I want Him to say, "Well done, My good and faithful servant". I want to let my heavenly Father be blessed by seeing my life given wholly to Him. What about you? Do you want your life to be abundant with fruit? Do you know you are a bearer of fruit? When I first asked God about my gifts, I thought I only had one. He showed me that I had the gift of encouragement. I began to use that gift as He led me to use it. It was often a great step of faith to do what He asked of me, but I stepped out in faith, doing my best to use what He gave me, to my utmost, for His highest glory. As I used this gift, I began to realize that I had other gifts, and then more showed up. That story about the talents, is so true. As you use what He gives you, He will give you more, as long as you use those gifts for His glory. So, begin to find out what gifts you have. It may be a natural gift, it may be a spiritual gift, but whatever He has given you, use it for Him. Glorify Him with your talent, your gift, your life.
I look forward to hearing about what you find out from God about yourself. I look forward to hearing about your steps of faith. I look forward to seeing that abundance come into your life. Oh, dear ones, may you be set free to soar!
