Good and wild grapes Leave a comment

The reading was from Isaiah 5:4 “What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes. Did it bring forth wild grapes?”

Prophet Isaiah told a story about the man with a vineyard on a fertile hill. He cultivated the ground and done everything so that nothing can hinder the vineyard’s growth. He planted only the best quality vines. He built a tower in the middle of the vineyard so he could watch the wild animals or intruders. He constructed a vine hat so that he would be ready for the ripe grapes., however, the vineyard produced worthless ones.

The story illustrates the relationship between God and His people. God has done everything necessary for us to produce an abundance of spiritual fruit in our lives. He saved us when we were without hope. He gave us His Holy Spirit to produce fruit in our lives (Gal. 5:22-23). He removed our sins so that we are free to serve him. We have the bible in numerous translations. We have access to more Christian books, music, videos, and etc. than ever before. We have teachers and pastors to instruct us and encourage us. Most of all, we have direct access to God through prayer. The question is ” Are we producing the fruits of the spirit in our lives?” After all what the Lord has done for us? or “Are we like the vineyard that produced worthless ones?”