Yield

As I was doing my morning Bible study one day this week, something came to me that I'd not thought of in quite the same way before. The word yield has two distinct definitions and both can deliver strong spiritual messages. The word can mean to bear fruit or have a harvest, and it can mean to surrender. 

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that bearth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit (John 15:2).

Jesus speaks of bearing fruit, something that we can't do unless we abide in Him. He also says if we don't bear fruit, we'll suffer the consequences. He wants us to have a good yield for the Kingdom, and that's something that we should want too. 

...but yield yourselves unto God (Romans 6:13b).

We are also to yield or surrender to God. This the key to obedience and living the life He wants for us. Yet, it's hard for us to submit to anyone. We like to think we're in control.  However, always yielding to God's will is what brings us true, lasting joy. 

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