BEE FRUITFUL

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. John 15:4 (NAS)

During times of intense trials, I picture myself clinging to Jesus, arms wrapped tightly around His legs, face buried, tears flowing into His robe.

As more confidence developed surviving those trials, I moved into more independent roles of service. I learned to dry my tears, unclench my hands and step out sharing and practicing what I learned. 

Honestly, at times I want to run back to Jesus clinging to Him as before—held, safe and secure. 

As Christians branching out is our goal, sharing with others the grace and hope we received in Christ, thus bearing fruit. Therefore, I need to venture into not-so-comfortable places while still remaining close to Him. 

There can be no true spiritual growth without Him; however, there can be no fruit if He is not shared.

While contemplating this reciprocity of His kingdom, my eyes followed a bee buzzing deep into blossom after blossom. In the bee world, taking what it needs for strength and endurance, it gives back by pollinating plants so they are fruitful—nature’s reciprocity, replicating God’s perfect plan.

There is balance between receiving and giving. 

While never outgrowing our need to rely on God, we grow. In growing we become a conduit from Jesus to others.  Intimately connected to Him, we gain strength and momentum from the Holy Spirit. 

Christ is the vine providing nourishment for the fruitfulness of our souls, thus fulfilling our role on the continuum to Heaven.  

Father, thank You for teaching us by abiding in You, we can branch out to others, and help increase the yield of the Kingdom harvest.

©2019 Bonnie Mae Evans