“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. – John 15:1 (NIV)
As we start the new year, we often begin to think of resolutions. We want to read our Bible more, we want to eat better, have better habits and do better in the New Year. And it’s great to make goals and resolutions. However, we don’t want to forget what today’s verse says.
It’s talking about how God the father is the gardener. When I think about a gardener, I think of someone who wants to encourage their garden to grow. They plant the seeds and then encourage the plants to grow. They water the plants, they help the plants that are hurting or not doing well. They lift up the plants that are weak and not getting water. Why? Because the gardener wants to see growth in the plants.
The gardener doesn’t beat up the plants for not growing. He doesn’t tell them they’re doing bad. Instead, he encourages growth.
Today’s Truth: God encourages growth in our lives.
God is the same way. When we’re struggling, He wants to help hold us up so that we can grow in Him better. So this year, remember that you have God the gardener on your side. His goal is to help you grow and mature in Him. Stay close to Him and ask Him to help you grow stronger in Him this year.
