wine to water to wine

Jesus said, “I am the Vine, and you are the branches…Those who remain in me…will produce much fruit. (John 15)” I see no problems here. That all sounds really good. But fruit doesn’t really do much for me. I like it, alright, but I want something more. I want to get drunk in the gifts and miracles Jesus has for me.
So why am I afraid to be crushed to make wine?
Why do I always complain when He breaks me down and throws out what sucks?
Why do I tell Him, “You know, I’d rather not. Instead, I’ll think I’ll do this one my way.”
I AM NOT FRANK SINATRA.
And in case you didn’t notice, Frank is dead. Jesus is not.
James says in chapter one, that when troubles come our way, we should consider it an opportunity to grow! We are being pruned! We are branches and we like to go our own way, but that way leads to crap. That way got us where we are.

I’ll go Jesus’ way.
Sorry this blog was really churchy, but I’m just sick of my own crap.

~ by asiankid on May 6, 2008.