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  • THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES: A REFLECTION

    Hi everyone,it’s the beginning of a blissful year and today I picked up my pen in a long while. Happy New year Everyone!!!

    When the Bible speaks about God being the vine and us being the branches, it warns that any branch that does not bear fruit will be cut down and cast into the fire. This morning, the Holy Spirit revealed a powerful insight to me regarding this verse.

    I woke up and sat in front of a tree at the corner of our driveway. Since it is currently the dry season here in Nigeria, the tree was withering; I noticed that while some parts were still vibrant and green, others were completely dried out. This tree, which once looked so grand and beautiful, now appeared diminished simply because some of its branches and leaves had died.

    The Spiritual Significance

    There is a clear difference between green leaves and dried ones:

    • Green leaves signify the life of a believer who bears fruit.

    • Dried leaves represent the life of a believer who does not.

    As I looked at the tree, I felt an urge to cut off the dried branches because they ruined the tree’s overall beauty. This illustrates a profound point: our lives should glorify God.

    Just as healthy green leaves make a tree look beautiful, we are called to reflect His glory. When we do not bear fruit as believers, we begin to look like those dried leaves—standing out like a sore thumb. Our lives must be a testament that brings honor to God.

  • WAITING

    I was reading a new book, as I always do to unwind after stressful days. As I read, my mind kept reflecting on the part that focused on waiting. When we talk about waiting, many things come to mind, and trust me, the list goes on and on, tell me about it.

    But before I share my thoughts on the waiting season, I want to share a personal experience. There was a season in my life where I had to wait for something. However, while waiting, we often overlook the things God is trying to show us. Reading that book, the Holy Spirit made it clearer: waiting might seem like a big task, but I believe God just wants to take us on an adventure.

    While I was waiting, I had something in mind – how I wanted it to look, how I wanted it to be. But this is where it gets better. When we’re in our waiting season, we often overlook the fact that God can double our plans or even triple them, making them a thousand times better.

    The patience that comes with waiting on God is incredible! This patience calms the urge for “now,” assuring us that what God has planned for us is already on its way.

    I love God so much; there’s so much detail to His doings, and we need to start seeing them. I thank the Holy Spirit for inspiring me to write this at midnight on a Tuesday when I didn’t even have plans to write.

    I pray and hope this message blesses anyone reading this and anyone waiting on God.

    There’s a message in that waiting; you don’t want to miss it!!!

    God bless.

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