In Hebrews chapter 6:
7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.
8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.
We are called to be useful just as the land is used to produce fruit for consumption. Everyone wants to receive blessings from FATHER but there are far less whose hearts desire to be a blessing to others. They “talk the talk” but don’t “walk the walk”. Babies have no conscious intent to serve anyone for they only focus on being fed, entertained, and have their soiled diapers changed.
Land that produces “bad” fruit is worthless and will go through the fire of cleansing. It would have been better to produce no fruit than requiring energy to clear the land of bad fruit. People who cause division, contention, and consume the resources of others are warned of their fate.
9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.
10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.
12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
I too am convinced of better things for those who embrace FATHER’S unfailing Love and become Love themselves. We must not be lazy and coast for the remainder of our lives but we should reignite the spark FATHER placed in us long ago that we be a blessing to all those we encounter. We must set aside those issues that arise out of differences of opinion but instead find what we have in common and pursue unity.
Love, faith, and hope in FATHER’S commitment toward us is the primary focus we should embrace. People are obsessed about other secondary and tertiary issues that in the end don’t really matter. Get back to the simplicity of the Gospel and be a light unto the world. Don’t try to manipulate people into aligning with your doctrine but be a blessing to them as they embrace the Way, the Truth, and the Light. Let not fear of failure hold you back from being fruitful. Let the water of the Word be absorbed in your “earth” and let it produce good fruit to the point of a 100 fold return. Purpose to be a blessing to others and look for ways to increase your fruitfulness.
You show FATHER Love as you help others whom HE has created. You serve HIM by ministering to the needs of others. It can be done by words of encouragement, by providing needed assistance, and/or meeting financial needs as HE instructs. The goal is to not only walk in Love, but to be Love and promote life. That is what good land does. Just be useful.