"Those who remain in me and I in them will produce much fruit..."

Fruit doesn't start out on the vine, fully ripe and juicy,

ready to give nourishment and enjoyment to the one who eats of it.

It ripens day by day, slowly ripening to full maturity - 

only as it stays connected to its own source of nourishment and life - the vine.

That I may dwell in Your presence Lord - all the days of my life!