Produce Fruit

 Scripture:

“For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭21‬:‭43‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

Jesus was talking to the teachers of the Law about the kingdom of God. He was letting them know that tax collectors and sinners would enter His kingdom before the religious, if their hearts were not right. In this verse, Jesus tells them that the kingdom will be taken away from them and given to those who will produce its fruit. He is looking for fruit.

Application:

The religious Scribes, Pharisees, and teachers of the Law were looking for religious behavior, Jesus brought the focus back to fruit. We Gentiles were let into this awesome kingdom so we could produce fruit. Fruit is what impresses Jesus, not works. He expects His kingdom to grow and develop it belongs to those who produce fruit. We should be more concerned about producing fruit with our lives. If it is important to Jesus, it is important to us.

Prayer:

Father, let my life produce much fruit. Let me walk with You and fulfill all Your plans for me. Help me to walk in step with You all the days of my life and let my works produce much fruit. I want to see Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I want to be a fruit producer.

Yours,

Jeff