Pastor Tim reminds us that as we enter 2026, we stand at a pivotal moment where God calls us to examine our spiritual fruit-bearing. Drawing from John 15:1-2, he explains that Jesus is the true vine, God is the gardener, and we are the branches that must produce fruit—whether through conversions, righteousness, Christian character, or the fruit of the Spirit. Pastor Tim challenges us to understand that God either prunes us for greater productivity or cuts off unproductive branches, emphasizing that we must stay connected to Jesus for natural fruit to flow from our lives. He shares the parable of the fig tree from Luke 13, where the gardener asks for “one more year” to cultivate fruit, making this our opportunity to reset intentionally and allow God to prune away what hinders us. This is our moment to examine ourselves, make sacrifices, embrace trials, and surrender fully to Christ’s lordship so that 2026 becomes a year of abundant spiritual growth rather than another year of the same.
