Trust the Gardener

“There is a land that appears desolate and barren,” says the Lord. “Its trees have lost all their leaves, and the branches have not just been clipped and trimmed but have been completely severed with an axe. This, my people, is what I am doing to you.”

“Although it may seem harsh, I am actually caring for you as I tend to you. You are accustomed to smaller adjustments and lesser types of pruning that you could easily understand whilst in the process, but in this season, I am leading and guiding you blindfolded into a higher level. Will you trust me once more? Will you believe that my purpose and plans for you are higher and greater? Therefore, the necessary adjustments that I am making in your life must be bold and unapologetic in order for you to bear more fruit. Surrender then to my ways and be expectant of remarkable and extravagant growth and expansion.”

Activation:

Read John 15:1-3 (NIV) once, then reflect on each verse with the Lord and allow Him to give you deeper understanding:

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.³ You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you”.

v.1-2: Pray for revelation about those areas in your life that have become fruitless and must be cut versus those that need pruning. You may want to ask Holy Spirit how you can partner with him to facilitate the process and be more fruitful. 

v.3: Jesus is the Word of God made flesh and all who believe in him are cleansed, all who believe the Word of God are washed. It is by trusting the promises of God that we are made clean. With this truth, go deeper with the Lord to understand if you truly trust his promises. Then let Holy Spirit check your heart to see whether you have tainted spots that need further purification.