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Why?

by PamFord Davis 
02/20/25
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Dating myself, I compare the questioning of a 3 year old to a record needle stuck in the groove. Listeners hear the same thing over and over. Parents are repeatedly asked the same question.

Why?

A child is naturally inquisitive. They learn because they are curious; the same proverbial curiosity that kills the cat grows the knowledge of children.

As God’s child I often ask why things happen.

The Lord has asked His people why…

"So now, residents of Jerusalem and men of Judah, please judge between Me and my vineyard. What more could I have done for My vineyard than I did? Why, when I expected a yield of good grapes, did it yield worthless grapes (Isaiah 5:3-4 HCSB)?"

He had a right to question why.

"For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah, the plant He delighted in. He looked for justice but saw injustice, for righteousness, but heard cries of wretchedness (Isaiah 5:7 HCSB)."

He is the vine; we are the branches. Why are we there?

Jesus answers.

 “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples (John 15:5-8 HCSB).”

We have a responsibility and privilege to produce the fruit of the vine.