Luke 6:43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.
I know that I have a lot of work left to do in my Christian walk. My journey through Luke 6 has shown me first hand many of the mean, petty parts of my heart that I still need to give over to Jesus. But today’s verses and my precious Savior are offering beautiful perspective that is much needed.
Luke 6:44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers.
I do not want to live a small, mean, petty life. I know I have so many areas that still need giving over to Jesus, but I also know, despite what that doubting voice inside me says, that there *is* much good in me, too. I don’t get everything right, not anywhere close, but I *am* working towards being more like Jesus, He *does* shine through me at times.
Luke 6:45a A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the people in my life who reflect You back to me, the people who see me, warts and all, and are able to say, “Here’s where I see Jesus in You. He’s there. He shines.” It is so easy to get frustrated and fed up with all the loud, ugly, fleshly, human bits. It’s easy to see only all those things I still need to give over to You. Thank You for all the pieces that are already safely in the palm of Your hands. Help me to give myself grace as I work to draw closer to You. Amen.
Luke 6:45b For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
Have a blessed day.