''O taste and see that the LORD is good:...'' Psalms 34:8 (KJV)
A nursery owner was considering various ways he could use to sell his peach trees. He thought of displaying the leaves of the tree in conspicuous locations or creating a colourful catalogue showing the peach trees or giving the peach to the customers to taste. Finally, he concluded that what really sells a peach tree is not the leaves or the colourful catalogue but the peach (fruit) it produces. So, he plucked a ripe peach, cut it open and offered a slice to customers as they came. When they tasted the fruit, they desired the tree.
Christians' primary task on earth is to sell the good news (gospel) to everyone around them (John 15:16). However, unlike the above nursery owner we have chosen the unproductive method to sell the tree of life to a thirsty and hungry world. We are busy displaying our leaves and catalogues to unbelievers instead of cultivating and harvesting fruits that can quench their thirst. Are these methods effective? The answer is a capital "No". Despite the spread of Christianity across nations and continents, the whole world is still being starved of righteousness and godly virtues. It is now obvious that the fresh leaves and colourful catalogues that believers are flaunting around cannot quench the hunger and thirst in this world. The leaves and catalogues of affluence, popularity, exposure, charisma, riches etc cannot save souls from drowning in the polluted sea of life. Therefore, God expects our lives to produce fruits that are good and inviting enough to draw unbelievers to the ever flowing fountain of Calvary.
The best way to sell a fruit is to give it to customers to taste (Psalms 34:8). Jesus Christ corroborated this assertion by offering a woman who has been physically and emotionally drained, an opportunity to taste and see how sweet our God is (John 4:6-20). Instead of showing the woman His colourful catalogues and fresh leaves, Jesus chose to offer her the fruit that quenched her thirst and hunger permanently. Immediately, an uncommon transformation took place and the Harlot became an Evangelist, distributing the fruit of life to everyone in town. Wow! What an amazing transformation!
Beloved, are you hungry and thirsty for change of story like the Samaritan woman? I perceive your own journey of amazing transformation is about to begin. But you need to surrender your life to Jesus Christ first and then ask Him to give you the same fruit of transformation He gave to that Samaritan woman. If you do, God will respond to you speedily and amazing things will begin to happen in your life in quick succession. Are you already saved? I say "congratulations" to you. But I hope the fruits growing on the tree of your life are inviting and good enough to sell Jesus Christ to unbelievers? If your answer is "No" then, kindly find your way back to the feet of the Cross of Calvary now before it will be too late.
"Our actions tell the story of Christ's life. Let others see Christ before they see you" - Cory Lamb
I pray that our lives shall become a sacred and tasty fruit that God can use to sell the gospel to unbelievers in every generation. As we labour fervently to rescue drowning souls from hell, may the leaves and catalogues that we display not become a stumbling block in the path of others. Finally, may others see Jesus in us even if they don't know our names.
Happy Father's day in advance to all the amazing Dads all over the world. I celebrate you all Sirs. May you live long to enjoy the fruits of your labour in Jesus name, Amen.
Good day and God bless you.
Maranatha!
Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
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