I am the vine 4/11/10

As I have been watering these 6 grapevines I can't help but think of the scripture "I am the vine you are the branches..." John 15:5. It brings that whole section of scripture to life for me. How our Heavenly Father is the vinedresser....I look at these vines and they all look so dead and brittle like they could never yeild any fruit. Yet, you can tell some have more life than others. That is just like we are. To God we must look so dead sometimes, yet, he continues to water, prune and care for us - never giving up! In order for these vines to thrive I must never give up on them, even if they appear to be dead. Even if they bear no fruit this year, they could next year. Just like us! It may take a long time for us to be alive in Him to the point of bearing fruit for His glory...but God is always right their to tend to us...water, pruning, care...Thank you God! (Rhonda)