Be A Faithful Steward – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional October 3rd

(God Expects You To Bear Fruits)

TO THE BIBLE: John 15:16 NLT
“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit….”

LET’S TALK
Have you ever been picked for a team, chosen for a role, or trusted with something important? It feels good, right?

That’s what the Lord Jesus did for you—He chose you for a purpose. He’s trusted you with resources, gifts, talents, opportunities, and influence. Now the question is: what are you doing with them?

God doesn’t waste time or energy on something that won’t grow. Think about it like this: if you were putting your effort into something—maybe a garden in your backyard—you’d want to see results. You’d expect progress. And if nothing is changing or improving, you’d probably stop investing in it.

It’s the same with God. He’s a wise investor. Each one of us is an investment of God. He’s poured so much into your life, and He expects to see you bearing fruits with the resources, gifts, talents, opportunities and influence that He’s entrusted you with.

I love the way Paul puts it in 1 Corinthians 4:1; he calls us stewards, and in verse 2 he says, “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” So, are you a faithful steward of God’s investment?

In John 15:2, the Lord Jesus said, “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” He cuts off the supply to the unfruitful branch. God won’t waste His investment; so, let Him trust you.

Remember what we read in our opening verse: the Lord Jesus Himself has chosen and ordained us to be fruitful. What a privilege; what a blessing!

You’re a missionary to your world, chosen by God for this purpose. As long as you remain faithful, God will continue to invest in you and trust you with more.

Paul said, “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry” (1 Timothy 1:12).

The Lord will enable you, promote you, and continue to pour His resources into your life as you bear fruits for His Kingdom.

Go Deeper:
Matthew 25:14-21; Colossians 1:9-10; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for choosing and ordaining me to bear fruit for your Kingdom. I acknowledge the great investment you have made in my life. By your Spirit, I remain connected to the vine, producing results in every area of my life. I am forever fruitful, productive, profitable and committed to using every opportunity for your glory, winning souls and sponsoring the Gospel, in Jesus mighty Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Philippians 1:1-30, Isaiah 11-12
TWO YEAR
Titus 3:1-15, Jeremiah 51

Act:
Today, identify one opportunity God has given you and intentionally use it to make a difference in someone’s life.