I can't wait to have some homegrown tomatoes! There's nothing like a tomato that’s vine-ripened! Compared to the store-bought ones available to us in the winter, it's like comparing a Harley Davidson motorcycle to a three-wheeled bicycle. Why is there such a difference in the taste and texture? I have been told that it's in the length of time the tomato is on the vine. Store-bought tomatoes that come from who-knows-where have to be picked while they are still green. They haven't had the benefit of the extra days of receiving nutrients that give flavor and juiciness.
The Bible tells us in John 15 that if we expect to achieve our potential, we have to "abide in the vine." Jesus said he is the vine. To "abide in the vine" simply means to hang out with Jesus! If we detach ourselves from Him and His leadership, we cut ourselves from the life-giving power he wants us to receive. We need the nutrients of God's love and wisdom in order to know the best course for our lives. The fullness of life we experience is proportional to the amount of time we spend hanging out with Jesus. It is God's plan for us to be connected with Him everyday, all-day. Not just at church or at home. Stay attached to the life-giving power of God through Jesus Christ. Otherwise, you’ll be as bland as a store-bought tomato in January. May the Lord be with you today! |
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