Mar 04 2014
Merciful and Fruitful
I’m reminded of the small fruit tree in my backyard. It was placed there because a gardener said in order for the tree to bear fruit, it has to be under the sun. The more sun it gets, the more fruit it bears. I’m part of a tree of life, God’s perfect life. I’m just a vine, a branch, but I have the potential to bear a lot of fruit (John 15:5). I will bear fruit if I’m constantly under Son of God’s light. Jesus is my nourishment. Jesus is the reason I grow.
One way Jesus taught me to be fruitful is to show mercy and grace, like what He did to me. My life is not safe unless I give it to Him. As part of God’s family, we are commanded to love one another. Therefore, I must show that same grace and mercy to others (Matthew 5:7).
Thank God for His mercy!
