Fruition - Reflections on a life grafted-in
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Imagine a vast vineyard draping the slopes of a valley at sunrise. You are at eye level before a cluster of luscious grapes glistening with fresh dew. The dew drops shine and sparkle with exquisite crosses of starlight. The branch from which this marvelous cluster grows shows evidence of a former grafting that has, over the seasons, grown over with layers of skin and bark. The grafting point is now a subtle yet robust bulge, discernable to the knowing eye – a strong point along the length of the branch. Elsewhere on this very branch is what looks like a freshly cut stem that must have started to grow out but needed attention. Nectar oozes – no - drips from this fresh cut. One can sense a healing action that will result in a new branch that will bring forth another marvelous cluster of fruit. Nearby is another branch. It is brown and even black in parts - and withered. There are streaks of fuzzy mold here and there. There is also a stunted cluster of grapes hanging from this other branch of which some of the individual grapes are brown and shriveled. There is a little mold and a very visible graft not far away. This graft is cracked and open. It is festering with unsightly blemishes and crawling insects. Just out of focus looms the shadow of a presence, a person, with outreaching hand. And with that, this loaded question; where will the vinedresser cut?
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Jesus said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit!" (KJV)
Those born again by the saving grace of Jesus Christ are living their eternity right now! They are grafted into a living vine and meant to bear the fruit of their Savior here and now.
The Bible is replete with references to the bearing of fruit. What does it mean to be grafted- in? What does the master Vine Dresser have in store for you? What is the significance of first fruits? Is your fruit fresh, refreshing, and authentic?
Cut away the dead wood that is choking the growth of your own fruitfulness, and explore what it is to bear free-flowing and fearless fruit. Be known by your fruit. Follow author Bill Girrier as he takes you on a journey of discovery into God's garden of fruition for your life.
About the Author
Bill Girrier was born and raised in New York. After attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and embarking on a naval career, he landed in New England where he has successfully led ”for-profit” and “for-cause” enterprises. In the role of director of men’s ministries in his church, Bill derives gratification and joy helping men explore, discover, and express themselves as emancipated men of God.
As a naval officer, business executive, ministry leader, and consultant, Bill’s experiences have taken him into encounters with people of all walks, cultures, aspirations, and personal needs.
Bill shares on matters of faith, leadership, management and the life experience in “Bill’s View from the Crow’s Nest” at: www.atthemasthead.blogspot.com.
Bill and his wife Denise have two daughters, Tiffany and Bridgette.