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Apple Trees

  • "For there is no good tree that produces rotten fruit, nor again a rotten tree that produces 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. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks. Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things which I say?" Luke 6:43'46 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. Less amusing is that repairman who charges you twice what they should have. Or they take your money and run, leaving the job half done. They usually put a cross on their business card and invoices, so you are supposed to forgive them for ripping you off.

    Still, I am a sucker for all things Jesus and try to support the body of Christ. Recently we hired a "Christian" company to do some work for us. I chose them over their competition mostly because they had scripture in their ad. That was my fault. They witnessed to us about Jesus the whole time they were here and invited us to visit their church. But at the end of the day, they promised to be back the following morning and asked us for a check. We never saw them again, and they wouldn't return our calls. So we had to hire their competition to finish the job we had paid them to do.

    It is sad to say that in our life, we have been ripped off more by "Christians" like this than anyone else. When I was young, I preferred to do business with people in the church and sought them out. But now, when I see a cross on a business card, I grow concerned. Three times in the last year, we have been burned by people who witnessed to us about Jesus. Brothers and Sisters, this should not be.

    What I mean is that our actions speak louder than our words. Sometimes we are like a lemon tree that repeatedly shouts, "I AM AN APPLE TREE!" But we have never produced any apples, only lemons. Jesus said you would know a tree by the fruit it bears.

    Our actions show the world we are followers of Christ, not our words or appearance. Who you are when put under pressure is who you really are. It merely brings what is in our hearts to the surface. When His pressure comes, our mouth always betrays us and reveals what is in our hearts. We should say what we mean and mean what we say. Jesus said,

    "He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? If you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?" (Luke 16:10-12 WEB).

    "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:34-35 WEB).

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

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me produce fruit in my life and guide me into all You have for me. Forgive me for the things I have done wrong. Please have patience with me, and help me to have patience with others. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen, may I remain Humble and Trusting in you Lord.
September 3, 2022
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please help me produce fruit in my life and guide me into all You have for me. Forgive me for the things I have done wrong. Please have patience with me, and help me to have patience with others. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
September 3, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

September 3, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes please Lord Jesus, amen. 

September 3, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

September 3, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

September 3, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: September 3, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father,  Thank You for being patient with me.  For all blessings I. Thank YOU. AMEN

September 3, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen 

September 3, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

We believe and trust you Jesus,Amen 

September 3, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen!

September 3, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

We love and praise you, Jesus. Help us to live a life that pleases you. Amen!

September 3, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

September 3, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

September 3, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Let my thoughts, words and actions be pleasing to You Lord, Amen!

September 3, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen Lord.

September 3, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you, Pastor Dion, for this reminder. How I live my life in the tiny details is important. Lord, help me produce fruit in my life. Amen

September 3, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: September 4, 2022

AMEN. !  I HOPE MY FRUIT IS GOOD.PRAISE GOD FOR ALL HE HAS DONE IN MY LIFE AND GOTTON ME THROUGH. RIGHT NOW I'M .BATTLEING .CLOGGED ARTERIES 70+ON LEFT 50+ON RIGHT, PLUS IN BACK OF NECK...THE LORD GOT ME THROUGH A DEADLY STOKE AND HE'LL GET ME THROUGH THIS. PRAYER. SO I'M TRUSTING HIS GRACE & MERCY, LOVE & FORGIVENESS TO MOVE ME FORWARD FOR HIS KINGDOM.

 

XO 

SHARON

September 3, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God help me have contentment. Amen 

September 3, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

September 3, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

September 3, 2022
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter

Lord I pray to you every day and have conversations with you throughout. You are my Lord and Savior and I pray that the things I do are pleasing in your sight. 

September 3, 2022
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen! Father God please speak to me in a way that I can hear and understand. Lead me to all your have for me, direct my path to do you Good will, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray!

 

September 4, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Christ Yeshua's name I pray, Amen. 

September 5, 2022