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Breath of Power

A Weekly Devotional of Jesus Power Outreach Ministries

Week 7: February 10 - 16, 2003

THE CHALLENGE OF FRUITFULNESS

Key Passage: Luke 13:6-7

He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down: why does it use up the ground?’”

Every life is like a tree (Matt 7: 16-20), and fruit bearing is God’s natural way of sustaining and multiplying life on the earth (Gen 1: 11). Every tree is challenged to bear fruit, or else, it will be worthless to the owner. God is not interested in the outward looks of His children as He is in their fruitfulness. If a believer does not bear good fruit, it implies that the investments that God is making on his life are wasted.

Heaven’s verdict for unfruitfulness is certain – the tree must be cut down (Luke 3: 9). Jesus told his disciples, “You did not chose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain”-John 15: 16. The fact is that as believers we are conscripted into the vanguard of Christ, and we do not have a choice. We are chosen and appointed by Christ as God’s vessels to spread the rule of God’s righteousness on earth.

Paul told Timothy, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching”- 2 Tim. 4:2. Of himself, Paul said, “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”- 1 Corinth 9: 16. The task of soul winning is for every believer and not just for any select group in the church.

Is it not sad that evil is increasing and souls are plunging into hell, while many believers are complacent? Is it not sad that church pews are empty while bars and night clubs are full? What is happening? Many are ‘at ease in Zion’, and we must know that there is a curse on them (Amos 6: 1). But he who wins souls is wise (Pro 11:30) for he shall wear the crown of rejoicing (1 The 2: 19; Dan 12: 3).

Pray, Lord, create in me the hunger for souls. Make me an effective vessel in your hands to bring souls to your Kingdom.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi



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	Week 7: February 10 - 16, 2003 THE CHALLENGE OF FRUITFULNESS Key Passage: Luke 13:6-7 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down: why does it use up the ground?’” Every life is like a tree (Matt 7: 16-20), and fruit bearing is God’s natural way of sustaining and multiplying life on the earth (Gen 1: 11). Every tree is challenged to bear fruit, or else, it will be worthless to the owner. God is not interested in the outward looks of His children as He is in their fruitfulness. If a believer does not bear good fruit, it implies that the investments that God is making on his life are wasted. Heaven’s verdict for unfruitfulness is certain – the tree must be cut down (Luke 3: 9). Jesus told his disciples, “You did not chose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain”-John 15: 16. The fact is that as believers we are conscripted into the vanguard of Christ, and we do not have a choice. We are chosen and appointed by Christ as God’s vessels to spread the rule of God’s righteousness on earth. Paul told Timothy, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching”- 2 Tim. 4:2. Of himself, Paul said, “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”- 1 Corinth 9: 16. The task of soul winning is for every believer and not just for any select group in the church. Is it not sad that evil is increasing and souls are plunging into hell, while many believers are complacent? Is it not sad that church pews are empty while bars and night clubs are full? What is happening? Many are ‘at ease in Zion’, and we must know that there is a curse on them (Amos 6: 1). But he who wins souls is wise (Pro 11:30) for he shall wear the crown of rejoicing (1 The 2: 19; Dan 12: 3). Pray, Lord, create in me the hunger for souls. Make me an effective vessel in your hands to bring souls to your Kingdom. Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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