Branches dont work harder to produce fruit, in fact they dont work at all. YOU CAN OFTEN FIND ME LINKING UP WITH: John 14:21 says, Whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I [too] will love him and will show (reveal, manifest) Myself to him. You dont have to be shy about your relationship with the Father. Living for Christ is different. WebStay Connected (Psalm 46) When one part of the body hurts, we all hurt. To teach you. It's in the book of John chapter 15 verse 5 and it says, I am the vine; you are the branches. You must by faith yield to the Holy Spirit to control your liferecognizing your tendencies to be self-centered and then desire for Christs life to grow in you and overcome those selfish tendencies. May my life produce some juicy fruit as I stay connected to the power source; to you Lord and Your Word. If we went without food for as often as we went without reading Think of it as having a disease (sinfulness) that led to death (no life). KCM's purpose is to mature believers worldwide in the use of their faith. I can think of four ways prayer, study, fellowship and service. Its the same idea as Pauls encouragement that we, pray without ceasing, and the Psalmist who wrote about meditating on Gods word day and night, and Isaiahs writing about our minds being steadfast on God. We are so proud of you and excited to see the young woman you are growing into. We have one God in three Personsthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. What is the choice given? Spend some time in the company of other Christians, and, finally, do a good deed each day for someone less fortunate. How does this make you feel? The backup, depending on battery size, might keep your equipment powered for an hour or so. Scriptures: Be proactive about the things that you schedule and prioritize the things that draw you close to God so that they are prominent and not overlooked because of a hectic schedule. KPMGs smart audit platform, KPMG Clara, will now use MindBridges technology to help unleash the power of AI into audits, further enabling the identification of unexpected This simply means that we go on trusting, that we keep on depending, that we never stop believing. Or, you are all about your education or career. My prayer for you today, and my prayer for all of you each day, is simply this, that you stay connected to Jesus Christ, now and always. IT CONNECTS YOU TO GOD'S ETERNAL TEMPLE. We rush through our lives and fit Jesus in, if we can. 1 Corinthians 2:5 - That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. But, you must continually draw from the proper power source. so it is with Christs body. What else does the Spirit equip you to do? and announced to the nations. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0e0c706923cb0218911a9008ee27994" );document.getElementById("hc7e84e542").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Check out these helpful resources Praise God. HE WILL BE OUR HELPER, OUR ADVOCATE, THE ONE WHO STANDS ALONGSIDE US. He is addressed by several titles in the Bible Spirit of God, Spirit of Jesus, the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit. Today were going to look at how to break that cycle so that we can live with joy, peace, and spiritual abundance. Our lives are a whirlwind of activity. We dont want to suggest that God intentionally hurts us or causes us pain. Psalm 46 is an Its the difference between being a pitcher and a faucet. Rufus Moseley, a great man of God who went to heaven some years ago, once said, Life in Jesus is gloriously easy. Finally, I suggested that he take the matter before the congregation, that Id give him time from the pulpit to make his case. Its time to talk directly to God. Instead of relying on anyone else to tell you what God wants for your life, start a direct conversation with Him. Tell Him what is on your mind. Tell Him your concerns. Ask for what you need and even what you want. Pray for the needs of others. And, believe that what you ask will be answered (Matthew 21:22). So, the focus of our lives shouldnt be more activity. Youre able to keep that vital connection and trust Him to take care of everything else. and they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. You Need the Other Parts of Christ's Body. Then suddenly, wham! I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. %PDF-1.5 This is not a theory. And, as he thought about how various members of the church would react, he had to admit that he was wrong. Biblical Commentary You give up weekends, you sacrifice sleep, and youve forgotten the meaning of the word vacation. Sorry for the smell, unless it helps you remember But he did think about it. You are the branches. Chomping at the bits, perhaps, to move out on your own? 3. Gods promise is to never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). You can be confident of Gods love for you and His desire to bless you. Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. It withers and dies and then is of no use. Resources to inspire you and your congregation! Its a word we all need to hear: Whether you change jobs, move to a new location, retire, experience the death of a loved one, enter a new chapter of your life, stay connected. Christ was revealed in a human body Rubbing shoulders with those who share the faith can give you a boost when you get discouraged. Jesus said, I am the true vine. Then he went on to say, and my Father is the farmer. (15:1). Ministry is hard, and in any organization (including the church) there are going to people and events that hurt us, but in many of the instances that I have helped people work through the church (or organization) isnt the problem. When we do things in our own power we are like a pitcher. You are healed of the disease. When you stay connected to Godclosely united with your heavenly Fatherall the power of heaven is at your disposal. Its time to be still. When you invited Jesus Christ into your life, he actually entered your lifeand will be with you foreverthrough the Holy Spirit living in you. So, stay plugged into the Word of God. The electrical plug to the trailer had somehow been disconnected from the pole. To free you from sins power. When travelings not too busy, I update you on what is going on in my life and ministry too. ANOTHER BENEFIT - YOU ARE LOVED AND ACCEPTED. Gj*s&{0~]y\i8a[qX'yQZ,A9lF(DMtk[OlN6g|@=t/kom1[8WGc=!F6oQ*g%CHTy1=GqmM0T_)I1j;Z/?$[di63jp A-IhVZH${>j[e!{^|$d>5Mmf9a]JZ i_n$y?FvGsr1rV=04{Rm-@@*S2tR\g2[k}%S$3VAF-{/:jB-~(Yteb`u3ooW2[MdU {@5,]GjFm%)\[JXc8`U >&DQ4Af/Gw|F"BmAMAm( The Only Connection that will Last Forever is with the Lord and the Body of Christ. Were too busy. Continue to focus on the life of Jesus as told in the gospel of Mark. But, you must continually draw from the proper power source. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Help me never to take that for granted. Thank you for the reminders! but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, 21 AND THE LORD WENT BEFORE THEM BY DAY IN A PILLAR OF A CLOUD, TO LEAD THEM THE WAY; AND BY NIGHT IN A PILLAR OF FIRE, TO GIVE THEM LIGHT; TO GO BY DAY AND NIGHT: 22 HE TOOK NOT AWAY THE PILLAR OF THE CLOUD BY DAY, NOR THE PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT, FROM BEFORE THE PEOPLE. She was doing all the work and everyone else was hanging out with Jesus. By pruning the branches, the vinedresser helps the healthy branches grow stronger and bear fruit. Could be a small child or family member with health problems. Thus, we come to understand that the power to transform must be an extremely powerful power! 5 FOR JOHN TRULY BAPTIZED WITH WATER; BUT YE SHALL BE BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY GHOST NOT MANY DAYS HENCE. We could use all the prayers we could get for positive reinforcement for her so we may reciece conformation on her healing that God Almighty has graced her tiny body with. In this lesson, you learned that when you trusted Christ. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, The church at Philippi was planted during Pauls 2nd missionary journey xoxo. The vinedresser prunes the branches to make them strong and productive. unless it remains in the vine, stream Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Youre standing in the kitchen, tired and stressed out, and youre wanting to blame someone or something else for how youre feeling, but what you really need to do is put the dishes down for a while and go into the next room and sit at the feet of Jesus. it must remain in the vine. The excitement you felt and the fear of being on the threshold of the rest of your life? 3 0 obj A thousand times, yes. THIS IS HOW WE RE-CONNECT TO THE GREAT I AM, AND WILL SEND US THE COMFORTER TO ABIDE WITH US. What Happens When You Connect to a Local Church? In his Letter to the Romans, Paul writes, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, He was seen by angels Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone. WebChristians are not perfect. The stronger the power source, the better the tool works. Take Psalm 91, for example: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. You can understand Gods Word: John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 2:9-12. As he was preaching I was frantically writing down things that stuck out to me, as well as a few thoughts I had resulting from the sermon. The question is, how? God uses the hardships of our lives to strengthen our faith and make us fit disciples in the building of his kingdom on earth. My #musicpic will keep you dancing! With a dead battery, the tool is worthless. Praying you stay connected to the vine. He is always with us, but we arent always aware of that because we get caught up in and distracted by everything going on in our lives. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Think about that for a moment. Weighing only 7.7 pounds, the River 2 is lightweight and easy to transport, but it boasts an impressive battery life of up to 50 hours on a single charge. WebConnected to Christ, the love of our Lord flows into our souls filling our faith with its life giving nourishment. For the most part, its not the things that we are doing, but the attitude in which we do them. Shelby had been gone from the trailer for two weeks and everything she left in the fridge had rotted. Push all day to deal with unrealistic deadlines, unsympathetic bosses, or uncooperative customers. So Martha takes it out on her sister Mary who had decided it was better to be with Jesus than to do dishes. Stay Connected. Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. The answer is found in Him. When we're connected to the True Vine, there will be certain spiritual fruit in our lives love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Please understand, I think going to church is important and I heartily recommend it my livelihood depends on it but Id be the first to say, going to church is fundamentally important only as it leads you into a greater knowledge of Gods love and a closer relationship to Jesus Christ. Where can we find the power that is able to produce this real and true transformation in our lives today? I didnt think he would. Refuse to allow the things of the worldmaterial possessions, career position, sinful pursuits, ungodly relationships or social standingto eat away at your time with God. Find and read the verses listed beside each truth. To be a witness means to share with others what you have seen and experienced yourself. You will never be alone! Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.. Looking for a church home? Melanie has written many Bible study guides (available on Bible.org and her website me More. Christ way of staying plugged into the source is that if we inhabit, live in Him, be situated in Him with every moment we live and His words (the bible) dwell in us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. I am the vine. and vindicated by the Spirit. Complete Forgiveness A. As you do so, you will get to know and understand him betterthis One who loves you dearly. What is promised? They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. There's nothing like a KCM event. The old has become engrained in us. FRIDAYDance With Jesus LinkupSusan B. Mead,Grace and Truth LinkupArabah Joy,Counting My Blessings Deb Wolf,Fresh Market FridayCrystal TwaddellELLENS PICKSEllen Graf-Martin, VIVID image! And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. WebIt must stay connected to the vine.