By your Fruit you shall be known

By Rev. Fr. John Damian of the Holy Spirit

Action speaks louder than words. People are known not by whom they claim to be but by the fruits they produce. The early disciples got their title as Christians by their way and manner of life. Acts 11:19-26 states "Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the Church, and taught a large company of people; and in Antioch the disciples were for the first time called Christians." The term Christian simply means followers of Christ. People of Antioch saw the early disciples living the same life of Christ they gave them the title Christian. Child of God, as you make your bed so shall you lay on it.  The more fruitful you are the more your identity will be defined. You will become so fruitful that all the people around you will identify you as a true Christian; And it shall be well with you in Jesus name - Amen!