God's Glory Church

When we plant an apple tree seed, we expect the apple tree to grow. It is the seeds and roots that decide which tree grows in the soil.

Similarly, when we belong to God, we expect goodness and righteousness to increase in our lives. It is the fruit of our actions that tells us what kind of seed we have sown.

One way to determine God’s work in our lives is to observe the fruit we bear. The sign of a growing and godly life is a heart that wants to live and act according to God’s Word. Only one who has spent time with God will do such an action in his life.

John warns us to remember the fruits of our lives. When we truly belong to God and spend time with Him, our lives will naturally produce goodness and right existence.

The goal is not to be proud of how many good things we do, but instead to develop a heart that wants to selflessly do good to others in the name of Jesus. We may not be perfect, but our hearts must desire to follow God.

Take a moment to reflect on your thoughts and actions over the past week. Do they reflect a heart that was intimate with God? Consider a few steps you can take to create a regular rhythm of spending time with God.