"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." John 15:5 [NIV]
You are a branch of the vine – the vine is Jesus. A branch which is connected to the vine is supplied with everything it needs to live and grow and bear fruit. Once a branch is cut off from the vine it cannot live and will wither and die, since it is disconnected from the nutrients and water it needs to live.
If we are to live and grow into the likeness of Christ, we need to be connected to the vine. Are you connected to Jesus today? Do you feel that you are lacking in growth, perhaps even spiritually dying? Today is an opportunity to do something about it – come closer to Jesus and you will bear fruit – your life will show that you are connected, living and growing into a likeness of Christ.
Jesus, sometimes I feel disconnected from your vine – help me to draw closer to you today. Thank you for leaving your Holy Spirit to be my guide and help me to allow him to direct me and nourish me. Amen.
Memory Verse: Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 [NIV]
Dave MacLellan
(based on Saddleback Church resource material)
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