THE VINE + THE BRANCHES

This year we will face many mountains and go through a lot of scary valleys. And we need both.

The strength gained from climbing and conquering our last mountain is what will get us through our next valley ~ which I call Divine Momentum.

It’s in the valley that the sweetest fruit grows. That’s because it’s watered by streams that flow from the mountains.

Christ Yeshua said:

"By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."

And He tells us how:

"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches.

He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."

What kind of fruit is God looking for in our lives this year?

Paul explicitly tells us:

"When we live God’s way, He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard:

° affection for others

° exuberance about life

° serenity

° a willingness to stick with things

° a sense of compassion in the heart

° conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people

° involved in loyal commitments

° not needing to force our way in life

° able to marshal and direct our energies wisely"

So this year when we face steep mountains or go through a deep dark valley, remember that God is ALWAYS with us.

TRUST in Him!