A Dying Tree Luke 6:43 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Have you ever seen a tree that just didn’t seem to be making it. It barely had any leaves on it and whenever the wind barely blew you had to pick up all kinds of broken branches. The tree was going “bad.” The only reason we didn’t cut it down yet was because we had sentimental attachment to it. Plus, it used to be such a beautiful tree. You know there are some believers who are like that tree. They used to have excitement in their faith. There was a time when they got motivated at just the thoughts of going to church. They were eager to hang out with other believers. Something happened to them and now the enthusiasm is gone. I’m not saying they no longer believe, but they certainly aren’t producing much “fruit.” Are you one of “those” believers? One of the saddest things for me in ministry is witnessing people who once were vibrant, blooming, growing church members. Now, I never see them. That breaks my heart. Has your motivation for church, for God and your fellow believer waned in recent years? Ask God to “prune” you back to vibrancy in the Kingdom of God! Ask God to give you back your fervor for His glory. If you are a part of the body, we miss you when you aren’t with us. See you Sunday? I sure hope so. And while you are praying… say one for the tree! As far as we know, it’s still standing. There is still life in that tree.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:34:12 +0000
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