Jesus said,
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is like a branch that is tossed out and shrivels up... Your abundant growth and your faithfulness as My followers will bring glory to the Father." (John 15:5-6,8)
Almighty God, out of His perfect love and mercy, clothed himself in humble, human flesh, stooping down to reach our shriveling selves that we might be drafted onto the Vine, and have eternal life. So that our life can be a living testament for all eternity of His kindness and grace that is freely given to us.
We are drafted onto the Vine as we abide in Him. As we dwell in His presence. And as we remain in Him through faithful obedience as we live out our day. Each day.
We are drafted onto the Vine as we abide in Him. As we dwell in His presence. And as we remain in Him through faithful obedience as we live out our day. Each day.
Now this is His command: that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another as He commanded us. The one who keeps His commands remains in Him, and He in them. And the way we know that He remains in us is from the Spirit He has given us. (1 John 3:23-24, bold emphasis mine)
Today, I wrap my arms around this truth, holding it close.