Here Comes the Bloom x John 15:16-17 | Dr. Tara Jenkins

Main message: Jesus, pictured as the divine gardener, has chosen, purchased, placed and planted believers so they can be pruned, produce lasting fruit, and enter seasons of flourishing — often after storms. Trust God's timing, stop comparing yourself to others, and serve where you're planted so your bloom can come.

Key points:

• You were chosen and purchased by Jesus to be part of his “bouquet” and to bear lasting fruit.
• God has placed and planted you in a specific time, place, and community so you can serve with your unique gifts.
• Pruning (painful cutting/backtracking) is necessary for growth and greater fruitfulness.
• Produce — bloom — looks different for everyone; avoid comparison and be obedient to how God wants you to grow.
• Storms and seasons of rain can trigger a “super bloom” — what looked like dead ground can become vibrantly new.
• God’s love is constant and the Christian life is a God-made choice, not a game of chance.

Scriptures mentioned: John 15:16, John 15:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 37:23, Psalm 92:13-14, John 1:1