Tag: Christian

We Must Bear Fruit to the Father’s Glory

We Must Bear Fruit to the Father’s Glory

How does a Christian bear fruit?  If, as believers, we pursue goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love, we will be fruitful no matter where we are called.

This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.  (Joh 15:8 NIV)

 I pray that you will then be filled with the fruit of righteousness, which comes from Jesus Christ, in order to give glory and praise to God.  (Phil 1:11 CEB)

I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.  (Joh 15:5 ISV)

When we bear fruit, we bring glory to God the Father, and we prove ourselves to be the Lord’s followers.  The key to fruitfulness is abiding in Christ and being aware, moment by moment, of His presence and His love at work in our lives.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  (Gal 5:22-23)  Every GOOD tree bears GOOD fruit.  (Mt 7:17)  Each and every believer is a good tree, and every believer has been given the fruit of the Spirit.

The Lord tells us clearly in John 15:5:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” 

We must abide in Christ always, because without Him, we are powerless and can accomplish nothing.  But with Him, nothing is impossible!  Hallelujah!

God is Eternal

<strong>God is Eternal</strong>

How does the fact that God is an eternal Being impact a Christian’s daily life?  First, let’s look at some relevant Bible verses:

Your divine throne is eternal and everlasting.  Your royal scepter is a scepter of justice.  (Ps 45:6 CEB)

But you, Lord, are enthroned forever; You are remembered throughout all generations.  (Ps 102:12 ISV)

You, O Lord, remain forever; Your throne from generation to generation.  (Lam 5:19 NKJV)

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.  (1 Tim 1:17 ESV)

Because God is an eternal and all-powerful Being, pleasing Him and having a relationship with Him is a satisfying and meaningful investment.  It is a relationship that will go on into eternity, and one that will change our daily lives for the better.

The souls of all human beings are destined to continue eternally, and we have the authority to choose whether our eternal home will be in hell or heaven.  When we choose to live for Jesus, and to obey the Bible, we make the best decision ever.

God’s wisdom and God’s Words will never pass away.  Obeying His Word will be eternally valuable.  Therefore, we need to invest NOW in the things that are eternal and affect eternity.  This mindset means that we choose to follow Christ’s example daily in every area of our lives.

We are wholly connected with Christ.  We are even hidden with Christ in God.  (Col 3:3)  Therefore, we are secure in Christ.  We belong to the Lord, and are protected in Him.  The certain and magnificent day will arrive when we will be glorified with Him.  Praise God!