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Posted by Dion Todd July 11th, 2024 1,564 Views 24 Comments

For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 20:1 WEB.

Vineyards that produce some of the best wines limit the grapevines' water to make their roots go deeper into the soil. The resulting grapes are small but intensely flavorful. The crop yields less, but the fruit quality is superior. This is why some areas become known for their wine because of their terroir.

The grapevines that have had to drill deep into the earth for water become heartier and more stable. Their supporting root system runs deep into the ground, and they are not easily uprooted by winds. If it does not rain for a while, they are prepared for it. They remain stable throughout the seasons because of their deep roots.

Vines flooded with all the water they could want tend to sit right on top of the ground with a shallow root system. After a few days without water, they begin to dry up. Light wind or a tug can uproot the plant entirely. The fruit these vines produce can be large but often bland and watery.

The Lord knows how to tend His vineyard, and quality is more important to Him than quantity. He provides what we need to bring forth the best fruit in our lives. That means the Lord will not flood us with all we desire, as that would make us produce shallow roots. Then we would tend to wither at the first sign of adversity. He gives us what we need to grow, but He makes us work for it.

It is not always easy. Sometimes we feel like we don't have enough, but there is a purpose behind it. You may think you are in a spiritual drought today and believe God has forgotten you, but He hasn't. He knows what's needed to produce the correct fruit, and you already have it in your life. So stop worrying about what you don't have and begin to align your priorities with His. He is trying to make your roots grow deeper.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know my needs before I ask them. I trust You to provide for me and cause me to prosper in what You give me to do. Please help me bring forth spiritual fruit in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen, Lord I thank you




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen ❤️ Great message Pastor Dion.




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


God thank you for your blessings. Amen




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, You know my needs before I ask them. I trust You to provide for me and cause me to prosper in what You give me to do. Please help me bring forth spiritual fruit in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️!!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen and amen, and so very thankful to be in the Lord's vineyard, He is the Gardener!, and He makes sure that I'm deeply rooted!, especially referring to your paragraph in today's devotional, Pastor! "The Lord knows . . . He gives us what we need to grow, but He makes us work for it", thank you!🙏




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, You know my needs before I ask them. I trust You to provide for me and cause me to prosper in what You give me to do. Please help me bring forth spiritual fruit in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!❤️🤟🏻




Post from Donald Woodard

Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Thank You for that word today, such a blessing.




Post from Cathy Webb

Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Thank you for revisiting this teaching this morning, Pastor Dion! Lord, help me align my priorities with Yours. Deepen my roots. Amen




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Father I Pray You Keep Providing For Me So I Can Prosper The Way You Want Me To.Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Good morning, Yvette, God bless 😀!



Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen. Abba Father. You are the potter. I am the clay. Mold me Lord into what You want me to be. Her I am.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Our Father, thank you for providing for our needs and helping us to prosper with what we do have. Making my Faith in you, grow deep into your Love. Knowing you will provide for us like a Loving Father! In our Lord's name Jesus, Amen!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, You know my needs before I ask them. I trust You to provide for me and cause me to prosper in what You give me to do. Please help me bring forth spiritual fruit in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Alicia M. Booker

Alicia M. Booker commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


This was very informative in more ways. Thank you.




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen❣️




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vineyards

4 months ago


Yes Amen!






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