I was listening to a radio program
about the relationship between plants and the sun the other day. The plant specialist guy had nothing but
praise for the sun as he talked about the suns role in a plants growth. Sunlight is made up of electromagnetic
radiation. This electromagnetic
radiation is the key in photosynthesis. This photosynthesis is important because it is
the way in which plants derive their energy to grow.
In the past studies we have been
looking at how Jesus Christ helps us in sanctification. We continue that discussion today by
focussing on the truth that Christ helps us to grow in Christ-likeness by being
our strength. His blessing and strength
flow to us for holiness.
Jesus Christ is the vine; we are
the branches (John 15:1-15). We the branches
are engrafted into him and therefore we get nourishment and strength from him
that we may work, walk, and grow as becomes the Christian. He is our “sap” as it were.
By faith we abide in him, and
trust in him. In faith we maintain that
he is the fountain and source of all good things in us. He is in a place in our life where he in his
love purposes to grant us sunshine, rain, nutrients, etc, (grace and help) to
make us fruitful Christians. Look at
Ephesians 2:10. We are created in Christ
Jesus for good works. As the sun gives
plants the light they need in order to grow, God has given us to be with Christ
so we might grow in holiness and do the good works God has ordained that we do.
Yes, Jesus Christ is the
nourishing, life giving vine.
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