The branch bears apples not for itself to eat, but for others to eat. Likewise, we bear fruit not for ourselves but to share with others. C Our heavenly Father, then, looks for fruit fruit that brings Him praise and glory and that advances the well-being of the church. And, He can find this fruit only in the lives of believers. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Branches can bear fruit only if they are attached to a vine or a tree.
Without the vine or tree fruitbearing is a physical impossibility. Likewise, only those who are in Christ, united to Him, one with Him, can bear fruit. God has made you and has saved you, congregation, to bear fruit. You have tasted of the Lord's mercies today and now yours is the responsibility to bear fruit. God has put you where you are that you might accomplish His special purpose.