“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples." John 15:1-8
Today’s meditation points to our ultimate goal on this earth: learning to “abide” in Christ and bear much fruit for the kingdom of God. This is what I found in the dictionary when I looked up the word:
Abide (v) : 1. to remain; continue; stay 2. to have one's abode; dwell; reside
This definition alone creates a good place to begin meditating on this passage today. How can we remain with Jesus, continue and stay with him? How can we make our abode with him and dwell with him? To get full access to all the meditations and the ability to ask questions and interact with our community, be sure to sign up for FREE at https://twoheartsforher.newzenler.com/courses/enterhisrest