Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of 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, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
John 15:5-7 (NKJV)
Except we abide in Him, we can do nothing. How true this is! Ever tried to figure out life on your own terms? The complexity of life usually overwhelms us so much that our fragile and delicate nature is soon exposed. Hence no matter how smart and knowledgeable we get, we must not forget the source. Our eternal attachment to that source is key and critical. Only by ‘being and remaining’ attached to Him can we be able to produce fruit.
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
John 15:8 (NKJV)
In our fruit production (Galatians 5:22-23) is the Father glorified. Hence we must get busy and productive with Kingdom business. When we do, we produce what elates and glorify our Maker. Get busy, get productive and
Be Encouraged,
Afolabi
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