Bearing Fruit For Gods Kingdom

Bearing Fruit For God’s Kingdom…

The ancient Feast of Sukkot, the final grand celebration in Israel’s sacred calendar, held a profound significance. It wasn’t merely an observance; it was a sacred pilgrimage to Jerusalem, laden with the first fruits of the harvest, an offering presented with reverence to the Lord.

The divine instruction was clear: approach not with empty hands but bearing the choicest bounty of the fields. God’s desire wasn’t for the withered, the discarded, the tainted, or the artificially enhanced; He sought the pure, the natural, the very best of what the land yielded.

This Feast of Tabernacles, rich in symbolism, foreshadows the glorious Kingdom of God yet to come. It speaks not only of our presence before the Divine but also of our responsibility to bring a gift.

We can not stand before Him devoid of offering. We are called to bless Him with fruit – the precious yield of souls touched and transformed through our lives, the tangible evidence of good and righteous deeds performed in His name, the sweet essence of joy, love, and blessing that emanates from our being.

Just as the Israelites of old were compelled to bring their harvest to the Feast, so too are we called to cultivate a life that, on that ultimate day, will overflow with fruit to present to our King. The

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine; no more can ye, unless ye abide in me  John 15:4.

This is not a suggestion but a fundamental truth: our ability to produce godly fruit is inextricably linked to our connection with Him, the true Vine.

Let us, therefore, resolve this day to intentionally abide in the Vine. May our lives be deeply rooted in His love, drawing sustenance and strength from His Spirit. May our thoughts, words, and actions be a testament to His indwelling presence, naturally yielding a harvest that brings glory and honor to His name.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the profound imagery of the Feast of Tabernacles and the powerful truth of abiding in You. We acknowledge that apart from You, we can bear no lasting fruit. We pray for a deeper connection with You, that Your life may flow through us, enabling us to produce a rich harvest of righteousness, love, and joy. Grant us the wisdom and strength to live in a way that our lives become a pleasing offering to You, filled with the fruit of those we have touched with Your grace and the good works done in Your name. May our lives be a constant glorification of Your love. Amen.

The ultimate proof of godliness may not be our words but our fruit.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼