Bearing Good Fruit

Witnessing isn't always about preaching. One important way to witness to others is by the way we act. The way we present ourselves in public should be in the example of Jesus. We as Christians are supposed to represent what God is like. Jesus was a prime example because.. well he was God in the flesh! And what better way to learn how to be a good witness is to examine what good fruits you produce. Do you bear the seven key fruits? "For every tree is known by its own fruit" (Luke 6:44).

Luke 7:6-7
6 He also spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?’

If you are not bearing good fruit, then you have not truly repented and turned away from evil.

In Mark 1, a leper came to Jesus, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean” (Mark 1:40). Jesus can make you clean from your sins. He can make you clean. He is willing and able. He is the only one who can(and did) take away your sins and redeem you if you surrender your will to Him. Strive to praise Him and only Him. You will soon bear fruit if you acknowledge Him and worship Him as your Saviour. Prayer and feasting in His word everyday are important if you want to grow with the Lord.

The Relationship of Believers of Christ

John 15:1-11
1 I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 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.

So abide with Jesus and you will bear more fruit. If you are saved by Jesus, then Jesus is in you. He is in you by the deliverance of the Holy Spirit.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit

John 15:26-27
26 But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Self Examination
Let me ask you to examine yourself. Are you really a Christian? Do you bear fruit? Are you living a holy life? Are you living in a Godly manner? Do you live for Christ, or for yourself? Are you repenting? Do you hate sin? Do you hate the evil deeds you have committed? Or do you love sin and let it run your life? Is God first and foremost in your life? Have you made any idol that you love more than God? I don't mean just "American Idol," like a popstar, but even a holiday, or material possession like a car, or video game. Even a football or hockey team can be carved idols if you worship them more than your Saviour. Which brings you joy in life?

Do you hate sin so much you want it to perish and be out of your life forever because it pulls you away from your relationship with God?

Jesus Chooses You

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.

O' Lord, my Gracious Father in Heaven, Merciful God and Redeemer, I pray this to the weary Christians:

My brothers and sisters,
If you want to bear good fruit and bear good witness to others. First you must humble yourselves to God and swallow your pride. Pride has no room in the Kingdom of God. You must be a servant for God alone. The World will reject you because you are not part of the World as Jesus is not part of this World either. But love the fellow man as Jesus loved you. You must accept what God's Son Jesus did on the cross for you. God punished His son for hours of iniquities, died on the cross, and rose three days after to prove that He is the Lord. Confess your sins now and turn 180 degrees to Christ as your Saviour and redeemer of eternal life.
I pray this in Jesus name,
Amen.

Verses to study:
Genesis 26:22
Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 20:3
Proverbs 26:17
Matthew 12:18-21
Titus 3:9-11
2 Timothy 2:14-26