I Heard It Through The Grapevine

A comedian once said that there are three “tell-alls” in any neighborhood:

• Telephone
• Telegraph
• Tell the town gossip!

When a message is sent through the right channel, it is quickly received. Thus, we often hear something “through the grapevine.”

There is a vine that we must be connected to, and must listen to every word that is spoken. Upon hearing these words, we must share them! Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser (John 15:1).” We must hear Him speak, and preach His message throughout the world!

Sometimes spreading a message without consent gets us into trouble. However, we have Christ’s command to share His words! After all, we are the branches that abide in Him, and we must bear fruit for Him (John 15:2ff.).

When His words are heard through the grapevine, much fruit will be produced. Thus, we as branches will be rewarded. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you (John 15:7).