Word Picture: Vine
Another word picture to help us better understand God is that he is the vine and we are the branches. We can view God as a vine, as our vine.
In this, God is revealed as the source of nourishment, the giver of life, and the means of support, sustenance, and existence.
For us, as branches, we are completely dependent on him for everything. We can produce fruit only through him.
Also, just as fruit trees are pruned, so to, we are pruned in order to be more productive.
Additionally, note that branches that are unproductive are removed. The pruning may be painful, but it is necessary if we are to produce fruit.
[Read through the Bible with us this year. Today’s reading is John 13-15, and today’s post is on John 15:1-6.]
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