Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Fruitfulness Marked by Joy

Notice Jesus’ words: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” And then He concludes by saying, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”

What a generous gift. What an amazing offer to someone who is exhausted by the consumer treadmill, being constantly manipulated by marketing, and consistently being disappointed by promises made by brands who knew they were only selling the equivalent of sugar water. “Ask whatever you wish.” “Joy.” These are words our souls need.  “God designed prayer to give His disciples the joy of bearing fruit while God Himself gets the glory.” So pray boldly for fruitfulness marked by joy and all for God’s glory.