I've always been fascinated with how farmers grow those huge record setting
pumpkins. Ron Wallace, from Greene, Rhode Island is the current record holder
for his 2009 pound pumpkin he brought to the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA on
September 28, 2012. It is said that giant pumpkins balloon out from the vine and
if precautions are not taken, they will tear away and lose touch with their
all-important stem. Since vines put out roots at every leaf, you have to tear
out the roots of the vine where it is close to the pumpkin. This will give it
free room to grow without damage to the vine. Gently train vines away from the
pumpkin to prevent it from crushing them, a little nudging everyday will get
them growing in the right direction. Our lives have much in common with "punkin
growin". Jesus says in his word that he is the true vine.
pumpkins. Ron Wallace, from Greene, Rhode Island is the current record holder
for his 2009 pound pumpkin he brought to the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA on
September 28, 2012. It is said that giant pumpkins balloon out from the vine and
if precautions are not taken, they will tear away and lose touch with their
all-important stem. Since vines put out roots at every leaf, you have to tear
out the roots of the vine where it is close to the pumpkin. This will give it
free room to grow without damage to the vine. Gently train vines away from the
pumpkin to prevent it from crushing them, a little nudging everyday will get
them growing in the right direction. Our lives have much in common with "punkin
growin". Jesus says in his word that he is the true vine.
John 15:1-2
15 1 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off
every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that
do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
Jesus tells us to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine
illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in
the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ. Are your roots
pulling you away from the all sustaining vine of life? Give your life to Jesus -
you will never grow the same again.
15 1 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off
every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that
do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
Jesus tells us to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine
illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in
the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ. Are your roots
pulling you away from the all sustaining vine of life? Give your life to Jesus -
you will never grow the same again.
