Fruitfulness – A Promise

Fruitfulness. Is this the word that describes you? If not, it can be. Yes, even in this uncertain times of restrictions, isolation, and even cancellations, fruitfulness can be your reality. Or maybe your life is filled with boredom, without purpose, and a disappointment. It can be different. Then again, it might be midlife crisis nipping at your heels. I remember the day when the reality hit, Jim, you are not going to reach your life goals, you will just plain run out of time. So is this when I buy a sports car, (well maybe not a sports car, since I don’t have a driver’s license) unbutton my shirt and wear a heavy gold chain, and look for a younger partner? Never!

We can be fruitful. Yes, I can be fruitful even if there is a pandemic, if my life is blah, or if I am over the proverbial hill. The reason is simple. It is a promise of God. Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last.” (John 15:16) This promise is not selective, but available to everyone. Jesus has already appointed you to fruitfulness, meaning he has chosen you, hand picked you, singled you out for fruitfulness.

This promise is realised simply by aligning oneself with God’s purposes. Fruitfulness in horticulture is achieved simply by the plant being in alignment with the requirements of fruitfulness. Again Jesus’ words are instructive. “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” (John 15:4) The promise is so simple; it easy to miss. Remaining or aligning oneself with/in Christ will automatically, supernaturally, and incrementally produce fruitfulness. The key point here is Christ, not you. Our place is simply to “remain”.

This Sunday we will be continuing our sermon series taken from John 15 called From the Upper Room to the Living Room. Jesus’ last words to his disciples are recorded here. In preparation for his departure, he is encouraging his disciples then and now that we can be fruitful. Find out more this Sunday. Invite a friend or family member and join with us.

Sunday Meeting

Kootenay Christian Fellowship has two different options to participate in Online Sunday Service and we hope to find you at one of them. Both will begin at 10:30am:

• Join us on Facebook Live @ Kootenay Christian Fellowship Facebook page; or
• For a more personalized experience where we can view and interact with one another find us on Zoom (if you would like to chat before service, simply check into Zoom early – we will be there visiting at 10am).

If you are not familiar with Zoom, feel free to contact us directly for guidance and we will be happy to help you. 250.352.1722.

Here is the Zoom link and Meeting ID to join us: 

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Meeting ID: 844 0869 6211

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For those who may not have internet availability, use your phone to call in on One Tap Mobile to the Zoom meeting. 

We are looking forward to connecting with you on Sunday if not before.

You can also find us on YouTube (posted afterwards) at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNT9GnRlN0fPZdvqmaUV_LA

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Jim Reimer, Pastor

February 4, 2021