Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Bearing Good Fruit

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
- Psalms 1:3

Not everyone who calls him or herself a Christian is totally surrendered to Christ. Just like a fruitful tree that bears good fruit (Psalms 1:3), when you abide in Christ Jesus you can’t help but bear fruit in your life.

Jesus said, “Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit... Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them” (Matthew 7:17 and 20).

What kind of fruit are you producing? Is your life full of praise for God and faithful devotion to His Word, or are you struggling with fear, anger or other sins? If it is the latter, you need to get planted in His Word. Jesus says all those who do not produce good fruit for His kingdom will be discarded.

Produce good fruit by spending more time in prayer with your heavenly Father. Joshua 1:8 says, “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Plant yourself in Him today so you may produce fruit for His kingdom!

Further Reading

• Romans 11:5
• John 13:31-35
• John 15:1-6