Weekly Message, Monday, May 7, 2012

In yesterday’s sermon we heard about Jesus being the True Vine.  We are the branches.  When we are attached to the Vine; when we talk to God through prayer, when we study God’s Word, when we try to be more like Jesus, our branches can produce fruit.  If we become disconnected to the vine, our branches wither and die.

An example was given in the sermon about a daughter of the CEO of a large company.  Her behavior was contrasted between her selfish demands of the workers that benefitted only her; and acts of love that benefitted the employees and the company as a whole.  Her selfish behavior reflected badly on the company and her father.  Just as we are sometimes selfish, loveless, to others, that is not reflecting Jesus.  Our acts of friendliness, kindness, and caring show others a view of how Jesus is and how He wants us to be.

Prayer for the week:

Dear Jesus, please help us to be strong branches that produce good fruit. Help us to be more like you, reflecting your ways, by being loving and kind to others, by sharing our wealth with the poor.  Amen

Composed by Jane Hazelton