You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
Into the Text
YOU are chosen, sweet friend! What an amazing truth to hold onto! We didn’t just stumble into a relationship with Jesus by chance. He saw us, loved us, and appointed us for an incredible purpose. And make no mistake. This is not a random selection but a deliberate choice made by the Creator of the universe. He hasn’t just chosen us to become His own but to have a fruitful life, a life with the lasting legacy of love and service that reaches into eternity.
The fruit Jesus desires isn’t merely about outward actions but about a heart deeply rooted in Him. Every time we love, forgive, and serve others as Jesus does, we leave an imprint of love that lasts forever.
In choosing us, Jesus also commissions us. He calls us to go and bear fruit—to live lives that reflect His grace and bring glory to the Father. This isn’t something we can do on our own, but Jesus promises that He will give us everything we need.
What are some of the things we can ask for in the name of Jesus? A godly character and lasting fruit! To be a fruitful Christian, it is absolutely essential that we come to God in faith through prayer, expecting Him to work in us the things we ask for. We abide in Jesus by depending on Him for fruit, and the way we show our dependence is through prayer – through asking Him and trusting Him to answer.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank you for choosing me and calling me to bear fruit that lasts. Help me to abide in you each day and to make a lasting impact for your kingdom. Amen.