The Apple Tree

Posted by Dion Todd January 27th, 2016 11,909 Views 0 Comments

For there is no good tree that brings forth rotten fruit; nor again a rotten tree that brings forth good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For people don't gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. Luke 6:43 WEB

We find it humorous when we get cut off in traffic by a rude driver and they have a Christian fish symbol on their bumper. At other times, we see that repairman who just charged you twice what he should have, has one on his card, so you are supposed to forgive him for ripping you off.

Sometimes we are like an lemon tree that repeatedly shouts, "I AM AN APPLE TREE!", but we never produce any apples, only lemons. Jesus said that you will know a tree by its fruit. If we want to show the world that we are different, it really should be by our actions and not just by an outward appearance. When under pressure, our mouth always betrays us and reveals what is in our heart.

Jesus said 'A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' (John 13:34).

Small things are big to God, and often the things that we think are big, are small to Him. It is the small things that make the difference in life. Sometimes just a little patience, a smile, or taking a little less for yourself is the difference between producing apples and being barren.

Prayer: Father, help me to produce fruit in my life and guide me into all that You have for me. Forgive me of the things that I do wrong. Have patience with me and help me to have patience with others, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.