Today I would like to look at John 15 verse 1 to 2
1)“I am the real vine, and My Father is the gardener.
2)He breaks off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, and He prunes every branch that does bear fruit, so that it will be clean and bear more fruit.
In these verses two types of pruning is discussed, pruning to remove (cut-off) and pruning to correct. Branches that bear no fruit is cut off from the tree, it is seen as worthless and only good enough to be burned. Fruit bearing branches on the other hand is pruned in such a way to bear more fruit. This means that sometimes it is necessary for God to discipline us, in order for our faith and character to be strengthened through it.
Have a wonderful day.
Soli Deo Gloria