I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “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 you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
~John 15:1-8 (NIV)It is a continuous process to be a follower of Jesus. You invite Him in and constantly move and get rid of things so nothing messes up the vine and branches.
Remember: You are the branches, not the vine. You are the child, not the parent. You are the student, not the teacher.
You will die if you aren't fed with scripture. God wants you to be where the vine and branches meet.
We were given a packet of honey, a reminder of Psalm 119:103 (NIV): "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"
Nothing is sweeter than the Word of God. It will change you if you allow yourself to get into it. It requires more than just reading. You need to meditate, memorize, pray, and practice. Have it on you. Internalize and personalize bible verses.
God wants you to abide in Him. Rest in the power of God's word. God has all of the resources because He's the true vine. The vine exists only for branches. Remain in him.
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