Bible Illustrating and Journaling - John 15:4

Annie’s Ink-Lings

This Week's Scripture Focus - John 15:4
I am the vine, you are the branches.  He who abides in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

What does it mean to “bear fruit?”

Bearing fruit is a sign of reproduction. It’s imitating Christ’s life in our life.

The fruit, which Jesus is referring to, is Christlikeness -- His character reproduced in us. 

How do we accomplish bearing fruit?

Keep yourself closely attached to the vine. Everything that you try to do will come to nothing unless you do it through a conscious, abiding dependence on the enablement of Christ.  We must realize that it is the life of Christ flowing through us that produces the kind of fruit the Father desires.

What is the end purpose of bearing fruit?

The purpose is that God the Father will be glorified.  In verse 8, it says, "In this is my Father glorified: that you bear much fruit . . ."   The chief end of man and the chief end of ministry is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. 

May your week be fruitful,
Annie