10/09/2026
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. [John 15:1-6] NIV The process of pruning itself is a painful process. How do you prune? Do you just remove the leaves and leave the branch untouched? No! The tree is but an illustration. For as long as you are alive- there will be a cutting; processing. Both the one who is fruitful and the one who is unfruitful must go through the process.
It is unfortunate how people desire success but they do not want to sacrifice- tame themselves to achieve it. In order for you to become successful at anything in life, (is it, marriage, career, business, academics?) you must be a prisoner of that very thing. Paul said, “I am a prisoner of Christ.” [Ephesians 3:1] Those who are married become prisoners of that marriage in order to be successful. Even the wealthiest businessman becomes a prisoner of the business in order to become successful.
You become the best version of yourself when you embrace discipline- “whoever loves discipline loves knowledge.” [Proverbs 12:1] There is no love that does not express itself in discipline! I know that you are a Christian by the manner in which you respond to correction. “Let a righteous man strike me- that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, For my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.” [Psalm 141: 5]. Brethren, when you become comfortable, life cuts you off because God hates comfort.
P E A C E B E W I T H Y O U!