Key Verse:

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”

— John 15:16

Rooted Truth:

The fruit that lasts is fruit produced by Christ, sustained by Christ, and purposed for eternity.

Faith Story:

Jesus does not merely call us to bear fruit. He calls us to bear fruit that remains.

Temporary fruit fades. Emotional enthusiasm fades. Recognition fades. Even seasons of visible impact fade. But fruit born from abiding in Christ endures.

Notice the order in this verse:

“You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you…”

Fruitfulness begins with grace. Christ chose us. Christ appointed us. Christ set us in place to bear fruit. We do not produce eternal impact through ambition — we bear it through union with Him.

Fruit that remains is:

• character shaped by grace

• faithfulness formed through endurance

• love practiced consistently

• obedience lived quietly

• truth planted in others’ lives

It may not always look impressive. But it will outlast applause.

When fruit remains, it influences generations. It strengthens families. It deepens churches. It impacts souls long after the original act of obedience.

And here is the comfort: we are not responsible to make fruit eternal. We are responsible to remain in the Vine.

Christ produces what lasts.

As this month closes, we are reminded that the goal was never activity — it was abiding. It was never speed — it was steadiness. It was never performance — it was faithfulness.

And when faithfulness is rooted in Christ, it remains.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

Psalm 92:13–14 – “Planted in the house of the LORD… they shall still bring forth fruit…”

Hebrews 12:28 – “Receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved…”

Daily Practice:

Reflect on one area where you want fruit that remains.

Commit it again to Christ — not striving harder, but abiding deeper.

Daily Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing and appointing me to bear fruit. Keep me rooted in You. Produce in my life what will last beyond this season. May my obedience echo into eternity for Your glory.

Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What kind of fruit do you want your life to leave behind?

• How does abiding in Christ change your view of impact?

• What might fruit that remains look like five years from now?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith