ARE YOU BEARING GOOD FRUITS?

Luke 6:43
“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.”
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A Filipino saying, “Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga” (Whatever the tree is, is the same with the fruit). This could refer to a lot of things, but most of the time, this could also mean “Like father, like son”. As all crops are considered “fruit of the earth”, children are called the “fruit of the womb”. Similarly, a man's words are "the fruit of his mouth."

In ancient and modern times, people have used "fruit" to mean results, products, outcomes, accomplishments and achievements. An employee must be productive to be worthy of his wage. He must work hard, work fast and work smart to get jobs done and done right.

In Scripture, "fruit" has similar meanings. Closely following God's desire for good fruit is His desire for us to produce a lot of it—to be highly productive. Jesus said, "This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples" (John 15:8). Notice, bearing abundant fruit glorifies God and identifies Christ's disciples!

Later, Jesus states the purpose of our calling: "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last" (John 15:16, NIV). Hence we must be oriented toward eternal goals and work with all our hearts to bring good fruits!

As we do that, let's remember to focus on Christ's overall lesson regarding the fruit of our lives: Bear good fruit and much fruit!

Let us pray +

Heavenly Father, make my heart one with you and your Son, so that I may bear fruit that brings you glory and honor.

Amen +

Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever.