"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
Observation
What does a Vinedresser do or in this case, the Father? Well to simply put it, the vinedresser engages in his work to increase the productivity of the vine. Without the vinedresser, the vine would become wild, and its productivity would decrease greatly. The purpose of the work of the vinedresser is paramount to the growth and health of the vine.
The Vinedresser attends to only one vine, the true vine (Jesus). Because of this singularity, the only branches to which the Vinedresser’s attention is turned are those related to this one true vine; not many vines, just one.
The Vinedresser engages in two activities here. First, fruitless branches are removed. Fruitful branches are pruned or cleansed, and for a purpose: more fruit-bearing. Both actions, in reality, promote more fruit-bearing, as a fruitless branch is worthless.
Research done at http://vintage.aomin.org/John15.html.
Application
It is incredibly encouraging to me to know that God the Father takes such diligent care in my spiritual growth. He is always working on me and others who are connected to Christ. I can take no credit for the goodness evidenced in my life, it is all due to the Vinedresser. He is so perfect, He knows where and when to prune me. He knows when I need more of the Son (Sun), Living Water, and Bread of Life.
Prayer
Father, thank You for being the perfect Vinedresser. For holding me and nurturing spiritual growth in me. There is no one as great and as wonderful as You!
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