by Barbara Latta
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 (John
15:5).
Jesus used the analogy of vines and branches to teach
believers about our relationship with the Father through the Son.
The agricultural society of biblical times understood Jesus’
comparison because they lived a planting and harvest lifestyle. Those of us who
do not live on farms must delve a little deeper into the
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| Jesus is the true vine. |
A visit to a friends farm showed us how large these vines
can grow. Small, curly vines reached toward the sky hiding the larger stems and
growth underneath. The aged vine had grown thick and woody like a tree trunk.
Roots penetrated the earth and reached deep sucking up the moisture to nourish
the branches.
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser
(John 15:1).
Jesus said He was the true vine. That means there must be
false vines and we need to recognize what that those false vines are so we can
avoid them. Staying in the true vine gives us life.
What are some false vines offered in life?
