Prepper Recon

I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.  Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

John 15:1-4

Something about me gravitates to those crystal clear verses that need no explanation. Today’s verse is certainly one of them.

Are you having trouble bearing fruit? Does your life lack peace, love, joy, faithfulness, kindness, goodness, patience, or self-control? That’s all fruit of the Spirit. It’s not something you learn how to have. A branch on grapevine doesn’t strain and stress about making grapes. It just happens. It just happens because the branch is connected to the vine.

If the power of God is not flowing through your life, changing who you are and how you act, then you have a connection problem, pure and simple.

If you’re feeling mean, angry, impatient, and miserable, it’s not the circumstances in your life causing it. Jesus said, in this life you will have trouble. And, he promised that you would still be able to handle it with grace. But only when you have a solid connection to the vine.

This week, try unplugging from the world and the things of the flesh. Turn off the TV, log out of Facebook, and quit tweeting. Work on your connection to the True Vine. Spend a little more time in God’s Word, listen to some worship music, and replace your favorite podcast with some solid Biblical teaching like that of Pastor Chuck Smith. Yes, even if your favorite podcast is Prepper Recon. 😉

Jesus said, “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war, or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark