Sticks and Branches

<p>The scriptures are clear, when we put our trust in man failure is imminent! More directly, God says in the book of Jeremiah, cursed is the man the trusteth in man. Just a few scriptures later, The comparison is made with those who trust in God, and the promise is for them to always have green leaves and been fruitful. Are you experiencing a season of fruit and green leaves?</p> <p>13:30 - “When you become disconnected from the source, you don’t have access to the same power or information to remain fruitful or productive.” Stay connected & consistent in walking with God.</p> <p>16:40 - Jeremiah 17:5-6 ESV. “Put your trust in the source and not the resource.” Trust God!</p> <p>Major Keys<br /> ⁃ What you receive is useless if it’s dependent up the resource and not the source.<br /> ⁃ Failing and fruitful. Don’t wait for perfect conditions to take action!<br /> ⁃ When you experience failure in walking with God, look for the lessons that can be learned. All things work together for those who believe in God.<br /> ⁃ “If you don’t know your purpose, you’ll be misused.”</p> <p>Questions:<br /> 1. Are you a stick or a branch?<br /> 2. Do you rely more upon the source or the resource?</p>