“…every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit.” – John 15:2.
Do you enjoy seeing things grow?
If so-
– you understand the principle that a plant must be pruned in order to produce at its peak.
Dead wood and unhealthy parts must be cut away.
Pruning is a reality in the garden.
But it’s also a very real part of human life.
Because God loves us-
He chooses to prune our lives.
This may come through the loss of a job or a loved one, or a move away from something that’s comfortable for us.
It may happen in many ways when we face adversity.
What is accomplished by pruning?
For the plant-
– it’s a healthier and more vigorous growth with more fruit.
For us-
– it’s the ability to rely more completely on God, our source of life, and the ability to live a more spiritually secure and disciplined life.
Pruning is painful!
It allows us, though, to live a more fruitful life.
With God, pruning always gives us hope.
(PA)