Abiding In Christ

May 17th – Revelation 3:20

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Revelation 3:20

What would you do if you answered the door and found Jesus on the other side wanting to join you for dinner? Would you invite Him in? There’s nothing Jesus wants more than to have a loving, personal relationship with each of us. Yet He will not force us into a friendship. Instead He stands at the door of hearts, knocking, waiting for us to ask Him in. For He knows the joy awaiting us when we abide in Jesus. A joy made complete in Christ as we declare Him as our Savior and receive the glorious transformation through the work of the Holy Spirit. Do you hear the voice of Jesus? Is He knocking on the door of your heart? Invite Him into your life, join yourself to Christ, and pull up a chair to dine with the Lord forever!

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May 16th – Psalm 15:1

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Psalm 15:1

In Psalm 15 David asks, who is worthy to live in God’s house? Worthy to worship God and be near Him? The answer is no one. Not one single person can be counted as righteous enough to dwell in eternity with the Almighty Living God. Nor not one able to stand in His presence. And that is why our need for a Savior is so great. When we receive Jesus as our Savior and abide in Him, because of grace through faith, the once unworthy becomes deserving in the eyes of God. Through Christ, we now stand knocking at His door virtuous, forgiven, and welcomed in to dwell in the house of our Father forever!

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May 15th – John 15:6

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John 15:6

Sadly many people who receive Jesus as their Savior stay as superficial Christians. They are saved, but their relationship with Jesus stays at a surface level and their lives produce no good fruit.  Like a dry, withered branch of a vine, they produce nothing of worth for the kingdom of God. But when we abide in Jesus and let Him work in and through us, we develop a deep, intimate, relationship with Him. This allows us to productively work hand in hand with the Lord and become lush, bountiful, fruitful vines. And when we produce good fruit for the glory of God, we in turn receive the blessings and joy of a job well done!

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May 10th – Ephesians 2:10

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Ephesians 2:10

God doesn’t use an assembly line where He rubber stamps His creations. Instead, each of us are a one of a kind piece of art, fearfully and wonderfully handcrafted by God Himself. (Ps. 139:14) From the number of hairs on our heads, to the things we are made to accomplish, the Lord painstakingly oversaw every detail of who He created us to be. But we can only fulfill the good works of God by abiding in Him. For it is through absolute surrender that we are able to accomplish our individual purpose and lead lives for God’s glory.

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May 9th – 1 John 2:28

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1 John 2:28

Just as Christ called His disciples to abide in Him, He calls us to do the same. But abiding in Jesus means more than just resting in His love and grace. It means actively doing our part to lead lives that glorify God. Abiding means emulating. Emulating the Lord in both word and deed. By earnestly obeying God’s Word, and letting others see Jesus shine through us, we show that we are indeed abiding in Him. So on that promised glorious day of our Lord’s appearance, we can be as gleeful as little children instead of hiding in shame upon His return. Maranatha!

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May 4th – 2 Peter 1:4

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2 Peter 1:4

Through His glory and excellence, God promises to give us everything we need to lead a Christian life. And these glorious promises have the power to accomplish awesome things, including changing us to become more like Jesus. When we abide in Him, we become partakers in His divine nature. That means, through the Holy Spirit, we have the unlimited power of Christ inside of us. The Spirit equips us to run from sin, stand strong in God’s Word, and escape worldly corruption. So claim the glorious promises of God, and be transformed by His greatness and goodness!

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May 3rd – Galatians 5:16

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Galatians 5:16

Human nature comes with its share of frailties, both physically and morally. And with Satan ruling this world, the pull of a fleshly life is strong. But when we abide in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is always working in our lives. He tears down the strongholds of sin, and builds up a fortress of protection around our hearts. A refuge we can run to when facing the Tempter. The Lord knows we are weak and under attack daily. But if we keep our eyes on Him, trust in His Word, and follow His guidance, we can withstand any temptation.

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