Our fruits are ultimately known, not by what kind of tree we say we are, but by actually bearing fruit and the type of fruit it is. Jesus proclaims “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
When John penned Revelation 3:14-22, the Laodiceans had an attitude of self-reliance and said they “had need of nothing”. Why didn’t they see their need for God? Why don’t we see our need for Him?
The beginning of the year is a popular time to begin reading through the Bible. Many people struggle with consistent reading, and many people fail. So how do we succeed?