‘Living a full and overflowing life does not rest
in bodily health, in circumstances, nor even in seeing God’s work succeed, but
in the perfect understanding of God, and in the same fellowship and oneness
with Him that Jesus Himself enjoyed. But the first thing that will hinder this
joy is the subtle irritability caused by giving too much thought to our
circumstances. Jesus said, “. . . the cares of this world, . . . choke the
word, and it becomes unfruitful” (Mark 4:19). And before we even realize what
has happened, we are caught up in our cares.’ CHAMBERS
The spiritual fruit – Joy is the result of a deep confidence in God
that is produced through an abiding relationship with Jesus. (John 15:4) “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No
branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you
bear fruit unless you remain in me.” Nurturing … fortifying our relationship
with Jesus is what should be most important in our lives, but very often it is
what we tag on as we find the time to include Him or are faced with some trial.
Our seeking Him should be proactive not reactive.
That means we should see Jesus as crucial to every aspect of our lives and so
each day begins with strengthening our connection to the Vine. The alternative which is probably the most
common course of action is to wait until something happens and then we seek Him
out.
John
16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you
may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world."
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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