Light

It’s not easy to say out loud, but my light has been flickering.

Perhaps it’s from being in year 2 of a global pandemic, where, for many, socially distancing has become the new normal. Or maybe i am not the only soul growing weary and believes they have less to offer. Less energy, less patience, less outreach.

As i was reading God’s word the other day, i was reminded of many Truths. If we are not connected to the Vine, we will not bear fruit. And although we can be duped to believe differently, a good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. And all trees need to be pruned. To grow even more fruitful after a time of pruning—cutting out the old, dead branches to have faith and make room for what may grow in its place…Fruit…Beginning with rich blooms and blossoms, from a well nourished and well fed, well watered plant. Uprooting the weeds around it. Producing Beautifully vibrant colors; greenery, strong, sturdy branches that can bear weight; and let’s not forget the deep, deep, root structure that anchors the tree. Anchored—to stand firm amidst the winds, against the storms, even horrific storms that may pass through.

I wonder, how are you doing friend? Is your light still shining? Are you, like myself being pruned? Are you in Need of that intimate connection with the True Vine which is Christ our Lord?

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

“You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28