Witness is an essential part of our fruit-bearing Christian life. But what does that look like? Are we supposed to convert people? Are we supposed to say anything at all?
Our Triune God is himself a community of Love. Through Jesus, the way was made for us to share in that eternal love. Jesus tells us the world will know we are his disciples if we love one another. Since God's being is love shared and invited, we grow in discipleship to him in relationship with each other. What community is the Lord inviting you to share his love with today?
What does it mean, as a follower of Jesus, to bear fruit in the area of serving? It's not just about what you do, but also the Spirit in which you do it
The life of following Jesus is both organic and organizational. Jesus uses the metaphor of vineyards to stress the vital importance of a deep, relational connection to him so our lives become fruitful for the Kingdom.
When we get stuck in our routines we can miss what the Lord is showing us. Our God has always met people in unexpected places with his life changing presence. Jesus is the good news we need, and the hope the world needs. May our lives be vessels of his Hope!
Hospitality is a consistent theme throughout the Bible. But Biblical hospitality is more than just being nice to people. As followers of Jesus, it is a prophetic act.
We're busy, the world is noisy, and somehow in it all we're supposed to hear God speak. Is it that important? Did any other notable characters in scripture do it? And even if we wanted to try, how would that look?
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