Jeremiah says to put our faith in God and our lives will be fruitful - but what does that really mean? In most cultures, being “fruitful” means having a good family, material possessions, financial security, and the admiration of others. But when the Risen Lord is at the center of our faith, all of that changes. It becomes hard to reconcile our societal picture of success with our Lord’s picture of success. It makes being a true follower of Jesus a very, very difficult challenge!