Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches [John 15:5a]

This is part two of Jesus, the True Vine. I believe the Lord put this on my heart to study and talk about this message in depth because there is so much fluffy teaching out there right now.  People are confused about who God is, or they are mocking Him, or they are claiming to be a “Christian” when they are not true believers.

I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. [John 15:1-4]

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. [Psalm 100:4]

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. [Proverbs 4:7]

I don’t know about you, but I want as much wisdom as I can get to live now in these current times. The Word of God is the only place where true wisdom is found especially in the book of Proverbs.

The master said, Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! [Matthew 25:23]

Today I want to put you at ease by letting you know that you cannot miss the will of God and like always we will dig into some scriptures that will confirm this and show you what the will of God IS for your life.

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18]

QUOTE: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. (John F. Kennedy)

The Lord will guarantee a blessing on everything you do and will fill your storehouses with grain. Deuteronomy 28:8

This is an amendment to Blessings for Obedience vs Curses for Disobedience

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Emotion: a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as a strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body. a state of feeling the affective aspect of consciousness.

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. [John 16:33] 

QUOTE: Flying biscuits are temporary tests of affliction to show how firm we will stand (Cathy Fraser).

I think one of the things that many women struggle with is believing they have worth and that they are loved. In a world that has distorted the value of women so much, unless you are immersed in God’s Word, you may not fully grasp how much God loves and values YOU.

I pray this message encourages YOU and these scriptures will emphasize twenty ways God shows His love for YOU.

***this is a repeated episode but a message that I believe can never be heard enough.