Flourish

The difference between the rose bush that produces an abundance of roses and the one that does not, the pruning process. We will produce much fruit when we allow the Holy Spirit to “prune” our lives. 

I did not realize it until this morning; God was answering some questions swirling around in my head recently about SPIRITUAL AND NATURAL PRODUCTIVITY as I prepare for a NEW YEAR. Also, confronting the issue of spiritual accountability for growth based on the gifts and talents that we have been entrusted with.

John 15:2, “He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that bear fruit so they will produce even more.” 

1. Obedience to the Word – Understand Why Jesus Cursed the Fig Tree? The appearance of being fruitful, but lacked fruit… (Mark 11:12-14) … We are COMMANDED TO BE FRUITFUL (Genesis 1:22)

2. God’s Timing – (Ecclesiastes 3:1-6)

3. Allowing the Holy Spirit to prune, shape, and transform our lives (John 15:2)4.

End Result: Produce an abundance of spiritual and natural fruit (Growth)