Jesus says, “I am the Vine, you are the branches,” (Jn 15: 5). Jesus is the True Vine. The word “true” means, “genuine and real.” The word “vine” literally means, “root,” or “trunk.” Since we are abiding in Him, we are invited to bear good fruit.
Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine connected to a branch and we are connected to Him. He is talking about a permenant abiding, enduring and deeply rooted in Him. When we are connected in our relationship with Jesus Christ, the Real Vine, we will bear much fruit, fruit that endures forever. He emphasises what it means to live a faithful and fruitful life.
The fruit we will bear begins inside of us and touches the lives of others especially the lives of our families and communities. We must develop in faith and become mature in faith before we can expect to receive in faith and bear fruit.
Our responsibility is to stay as close to Jesus as we can. When we are faithful, we will be fruitful and it is our responsibility to go forward in our Christian lives, growing in fruitfulness.
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