John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
The tender growth are the branches that grow from the strong solid vine. The eventual fruit of these vines will grow from these tender, well tended, branches. The branch has several purposes, but without the vine, it does not have the nourishment or stability to create fruit.
We are to be one with Christ. God provided the Holy Spirit to be that force inside us which connects us to Jesus and to the Father.
John 14:
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Tomorrow we look at the fruit of the vine; then we can focus on gardening.
Fourth Day Adventures 