That I Might Have Some Fruit

In this passage Paul is writing to all the believers in Rome telling them of his plans to come to them. He had wanted to come to them, he says, but there were reasons why he did not make it there in the time that he had wished. All the reasons that he gives them, here, for his delay, are related to this statement – "That I might have some fruit among you also". And so, I would like us to focus on that statement in order that we as a congregation, might be able to understand more about how fruit can be gathered by us in living our Christian life.
1st of all – In gathering fruit hindrances may be seen as disguised blessings. 2nd – In gathering fruit we must see our preaching and sharing of the gospel as a debt. And 3rd – In gathering fruit we must always be ready to preach or share the gospel wherever we are. Let us see how much God is involved in our being able to have some fruit for our labors, both as a church, and as individuals.