READ: John 15:1-8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
John 15:8
Jesus’ first Law of fruitfulness: Fruitless Christians will be taken away.
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away… John 15:2
This law means that:
You will be removed from the higher realms of ministry when you do not bear fruit.
You will be taken away from the front line of ministry when you do not bear the fruits expected.
You will be sent back into the secular world when you do not bear the fruits expected.
You will die prematurely if you do not bear the expected fruits. Indeed, the lack of fruit in your life could mean the end of your life.
You may die suddenly or you may die slowly because you are not bearing the appropriate fruits.
Jesus’ second Law of fruitfulness: Fruitful Christians will be purged to bear more fruit.
Every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit…. John 15:2
Expect purging because you are bearing some good fruits. Purging is a semi-violent process in which unwanted qualities and conditions are removed. When you are purged, it means you are forced to expel, eject, clear out, dismiss, discharge, eradicate or exclude something from your life.
Many events in our lives are purging processes. Suffering through crises and troubles has a way of clearing out unwanted attitudes, qualities and conditions from our lives.
A marriage may purge you of unwanted pride.
A job may purge you of your arrogance.
An experience and a relationship may purge you of foolishness.
A bad marriage experience may purge you of childhood delusions so that you can bear much fruit.
You must expect purging as part of your Christian experience. Some of you need to be purged of your family’s influence, or of your country’s traits and characteristics.