“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” John 15: 4 [NIV]
If you have time, read the full passage: John 15. 1-8
However our week is going, this passage reminds us of the importance of remaining
in Jesus. Jesus explains that the vine gives the branch energy and nourishment - everything it needs to grow and produce fruit. Likewise, Jesus says, we are to remain in him and allow him to give us all we need to live for him.
It is when we stay close to Jesus, depending on him in a close relationship that our lives will be full of God’s goodness. Our lives will produce good things for God’s kingdom as we remain in Jesus and we will grow to become more like him. On the other hand, Jesus also tells us that if a branch is not attached to the vine it does not produce anything that is of any value to God and it dies. Let’s ensure this week that we are not running on empty but remaining close to Jesus. Let’s receive from Jesus all that we need to live for him, for without him, we can do nothing.
Reflection: Am I remaining in Jesus or am I running on empty? Whose strength am I relying on this week?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, today I say yes to living life with you. I come to you today and ask that you would give me all the resources, strength and energy I need to live for you so that my life might produce good things for your kingdom. Amen.
Hannah Mears
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