Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He (Jesus) came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He *said to it, “No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you.” And at once the fig tree withered.
Matthew 21:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.21.19.NASB1995
Every branch in Me (Jesus) that does not bear fruit, He (the Father) takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.
John 15:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.2.NASB1995
You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 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. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:3-5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.3-5.NASB1995
If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned.
John 15:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.6.NASB1995
With fruitlessness comes judgment.
🌹Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance;
Matthew 3:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.3.8.NASB1995
Continually Seeking Him,
It is spring and everything is greening up. This post speaks about growing things and how we need to continue to grow and abide in Christ. Thank you for sharing, Sharon!
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Amen! Thank you Chris.
Growing in Christ is tough sometimes but so worth it. A closer walk with the best friend I’ve ever had. 🙌💛🙌
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You’re welcome, Sharon, and thank you again for posting these scriptures. Our walk does have it’s ups and downs but, as you referred to, no one could ask for a better friend to accompany us in our journey! 😊
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Amen.
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