“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."
John 15:5 NRSV
As we work our way through 2020, “abiding” has become very challenging. Here are three reminders to spur us along toward the peace we are seeking…
CONTINUE TO ABIDE - MAINTAIN YOUR HEART CONNECTION TO CHRIST
More than wanting any work of our hands, Christ wants our hearts. There is immense value in simply abiding with our Heavenly Father – connecting with Him over and over again each moment of every day.
…for apart from Christ we can do nothing!
ASK YOURSELF: Is my heart connecting with His purposes?
CONTINUE TO ABIDE - PRACTICE TOGETHERNESS WITH CHRIST
Abiding in Christ is not what we do for Christ but what we do with Christ. Doing this we are more than conquerors with the One wo loves us most.
…for apart from Christ we can do nothing!
ASK YOURSELF: Am I doing life together with Him?
CONTINUE TO ABIDE - OPERATE IN GRACE FROM CHRIST
Don't let the works-based systems of this world destroy your grace-based relationship with Jesus Christ. As we allow Him to overshadow our weaknesses He takes our “not enough” and with it He changes the world!
…for apart from Christ we can do nothing!
ASK YOURSELF: Am I accepting the grace for living that Christ offers?
ABIDING IN CHRIST IS OUR PEACE!
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