APPLES

Some have fostered the idea that the forbidden fruit was an apple. The Bible never says what kind of fruit was on the tree of life.

In any event apples are a type of fruit and one that I personally enjoy. They grow in orchards and have seasons.

I understand that there are thousands of different types. Only had experience with a few. But they definitely are unique.

I remember once reading an interpretation of the difference between being called and chosen. The call was invite of the gospel to everyone.

But the commentator pointed out that to be chosen was like going through the fruit in a produce stand and picky out the one that is ripe. Which is how it was pointed out the Lord chooses people.

Now whatever He sees in each life it is the ones that have ripen in term of spirituality that end up being chosen. Those who truly accept being an apple and not something else.

By that I mean other than something that isn’t nutritious and digestible on the level that can serve His will. And help others how need such food.

But just like an apple we have our flaws. We do have a core. An inside beneath the surface is the carnal part.

A core that is sinful and can’t be beneficial to others. And the Lord uses us despite this fact.

Just try to get some to accept their core is lustful. It is like spiritual removes the part of ones life that is still human.

Oh how we love to not accept that part. To treat it as if we are so complete and ripe a purity exists.

It is a wonderful fantasy. Just not very realistic. But some will always act as if that it is the truth.

Which often deters from them being chosen. Oh yes it does. But they don’t see that. Well not that you can tell from their words.

It is all a corruption. A deception that impedes one’s relationship with the Lord. And to the point we can spoil in the process.

But we might not admit it. And that is where we are left to merely become dried out.

Just won’t always notice it.