Every Branch

John 15:2; “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruits,while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

Jesus speaks of two categories of branches:

FRUITLESS AND FRUITFUL:

1. The branches that cease to bear fruit are those who no longer have the life in them that comes from enduring faith in and love for Christ. These “BRANCHES” the Father cuts off, He separates them from vital union with Christ. When they stop remaining in Christ, God then judges and rejects them.
2. The branches that bear fruit are those who have life in them because of their enduring faith in and love for Christ. These “BRANCHES” the Father prunes so that they will become more fruitful. That is, He removes from their lives anything that diverts or hinders the vital life-flow of Christ into them.

The fruit is the quality of Christian character that brings Glory to God through life and witness.



Sunday Word by:
Sis. Josie C. Espino
Evangelism - Cluster 4
Church of God Dasmariñas
Cavite Philippines