October 7th – John 15:4
A branch doesn’t have to work hard to produce fruit all by itself. It simply has to stay connected to the source that gives it life. That’s what Jesus is asking us to do. To make our home in Him and stay connected to Him.
In today’s world, that can be hard. We have so many things competing for our attention. Our phones are constantly calling for us, social media fills our minds with other people’s lives, and the worries of everyday life can leave us feeling pulled in a hundred different directions. We can get so busy trying to keep everything together that we forget we were never meant to do life apart from God.
But Jesus also says, “and I in you.” We aren’t simply trying to stay close to God while hoping He notices us from a distance. He remains in us. Through His Spirit, His truth, His love, and His presence, He works within us. He changes our hearts, shapes our character, gives us strength when we are weak. And produces fruit in our lives that we could never produce on our own.
So today, let’s stay close. When life gets busy, stay close. When you’re discouraged, stay close. When you don’t understand what God is doing, stay close. When you’re joyful and everything seems to be going well, stay close. Remain in Jesus, and He will remain in you.
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