In context, Christ was referring to discipline (training), for purposes of restorating a brother or sister from sin. This could be used for fellowship or worship as well, that Christ would be there.
For where two or have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
Matthew 18:20 NASB
If there is no fruit, you will be taken away. That is not a place you want to be. Pray that the Lord would help you fully see that you might produce fruit. If you are bearing fruit (true believers), the sin in your life will be pruned away, that you may produce more fruit! How great for those who believe, to have God help us, throw off the sins that hold us back. This is a process, that does not happen over night. May we hand over to God, those sins, so that we might not have to go through the painful process of pruning as much. Let us hope for and wait, for that day when we are called home, to be fully complete, lacking in nothing!
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.
John 15:2 NASB
Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:24 NASB
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord .
Jeremiah 17:7 NASB
One thing to also remember. You need to read the next 2 verses. It says you need to ask in FAITH……..for the one who doubts, is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. Let not that man expect, that he will receive anything from the LOTD!
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NASB
By the way, how’s your sharing going? Please share whether good or bad. I shared online with someone and was accused of believing in Santa among other things. I count it a privilege, to be attacked for the sake of the Gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation.
So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 90:12 NASB
What a great reminder to know, that unless the Lord is in our plans, it is a fruitless endeavor. May his Holy Spirit guide us, as we seek to to serve and honor him.
The of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NASB
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.
Luke 6:35 NASB
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