The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in John 15:5,
"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."
Apart from Jesus Christ, our prospects are worthless. With Jesus Christ we are imbued with a right standing with heaven. With Jesus Christ we have a wonderful eternal life headed our way. With Jesus Christ we can understand the things around us, why the world is the way that it is. With Jesus Christ we find perfect direction for our lives. With Jesus Christ we find a happiness, a contentment, a satisfaction, a fulfillment, a purpose for our lives.
Some feel if they join this Bible study or that church, things might come together for them. Not that there is anything wrong with these things, but it is only when we "remain in" Jesus Christ that we find those answers for our lives. Some look to a religion, some the pope. Some look to politics, "if we can just get so-and-so elected the country, the world would be great! Or, if I could only find that spouse or if I could only land that job, or if I could get this or that, then my life would be great!
These are all illusions. It is only when we embrace Jesus Christ in faith, only when we abide in him do we have good standing in heaven and a fulfilled life here on earth.
It is by remaining, abiding, in Jesus Christ that we bear fruit, that we achieve all God has for us in this life, that we can participate in God's agenda and help him achieve what he desires. And, as we remain in Jesus Christ it has the effect of exalting our God, "This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." Verse 8.
"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."
Apart from Jesus Christ, our prospects are worthless. With Jesus Christ we are imbued with a right standing with heaven. With Jesus Christ we have a wonderful eternal life headed our way. With Jesus Christ we can understand the things around us, why the world is the way that it is. With Jesus Christ we find perfect direction for our lives. With Jesus Christ we find a happiness, a contentment, a satisfaction, a fulfillment, a purpose for our lives.
Some feel if they join this Bible study or that church, things might come together for them. Not that there is anything wrong with these things, but it is only when we "remain in" Jesus Christ that we find those answers for our lives. Some look to a religion, some the pope. Some look to politics, "if we can just get so-and-so elected the country, the world would be great! Or, if I could only find that spouse or if I could only land that job, or if I could get this or that, then my life would be great!
These are all illusions. It is only when we embrace Jesus Christ in faith, only when we abide in him do we have good standing in heaven and a fulfilled life here on earth.
It is by remaining, abiding, in Jesus Christ that we bear fruit, that we achieve all God has for us in this life, that we can participate in God's agenda and help him achieve what he desires. And, as we remain in Jesus Christ it has the effect of exalting our God, "This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." Verse 8.
Talk about a fulfilling purpose in life!!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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