Fruitfulness is rarely accidental. It follows God’s order of preparation, planting, growth, and harvest. The focus is not only whether a believer desires fruitfulness, but whether the believer is prepared to carry fruit that remains. Fruitfulness is the visible evidence of the invisible life of the Holy Spirit expressed through a man.

This truth can be seen across four dimensions: fruit of character (Christlike attributes such as love, joy, and self-control), fruit of impact (helping, strengthening, and changing lives), fruit of good works (excellence, competence, and productive labour), and fruit that remains (lasting outcomes rather than temporary results).

Meditation stands as a primary tool for preparation. It is sustained attention on God’s Word until it shapes the inner life and produces outward obedience. While the seed of the Word is perfect, the condition of the heart determines the harvest. Good soil is maintained through humility, teachability, and consistency, even when fruit requires patience.

Pruning is not punishment, it is God’s wisdom. He removes what drains purpose, deepens roots through private prayer and obedience, and releases wisdom and grace by the Holy Spirit for sustained fruitfulness.

• Pastor Ayo Shote