The Daily Blueprint 2-2-07
WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST
Part 19- We are connected to JESUS!
John 15:5
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that dwells in Me and I in Him, the same will bear much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing!
Today's verse speaks of an awesome truth - if we belong to JESUS we are connected to GOD - We have this connection through the Son! We who now dwell in JESUS and HE in us have the power from Heaven to bear fruit that is worthy of God - fruit of the Spirit and fruit for worship and service- if we try to do this apart from Jesus it will not be all it could be -matter a fact it would accomplish nothing at all -if we try and stand on our own -we cannot be fit for the kingdom of God - We must dwell totally in JESUS - for HE is the Vine and we are the branches connected to that vine - just like when you cut a tree down - the tree will die - the part that is disconnected from the roots will die - our lives in CHRIST are different then before our conversion -we can never go back to a disconnected life -once in JESUS we are always connected - now there may be times when we try and live this life apart from Jesus and if we do this -we will surely fall - God never intended us to live apart from Him - He made us for fellowship - He made us to love -He made us to be HIS hands and feet to the world around us - He wants to use you today -sometimes we forget who we are connected too- We have a forever connection with JESUS HIMSELF! We can do all things in CHRIST - nothing lacking in CHRIST-
Since we remain connected to the Vine - we have life and life that is lived for JESUS - The Spirit of God that resides in us now only wants to please the Father- we have this kind of fellowship in JESUS - lets rejoice in our connection and continue to "grow" in CHRIST day by day - We are planted in good soil - We will grow closer and closer to JESUS - grow for God today!
A SIDE NOTE:
When we dwell in CHRIST we cannot help but grow- but we must be careful of the briars that the enemy throws our way - We need to grow toward the SON at all times - this world around us will stunt our growth - lets dwell in the garden of the LORD GOD!
WHO ARE YOU IN CHRIST? CONNECTED TO THE VINE!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
Pray for Marica- Doug and others as they travel to North Carolina for a retreat today-
PRAYER DAY IS SATURDAY - SEND IN YOUR PRAISES AND REQUESTS!
THANK YOU! GOD ANSWERS PRAYER!
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Friday 2 Pray for 10-year-old Milan Naskar in East India. He struggles with an eye problem.
www.compassion.com
LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 2-2-07
ALLOW GOD TO TEND THE GARDEN OF YOUR LIFE!
WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST
Part 19- We are connected to JESUS!
John 15:5
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that dwells in Me and I in Him, the same will bear much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing!
Today's verse speaks of an awesome truth - if we belong to JESUS we are connected to GOD - We have this connection through the Son! We who now dwell in JESUS and HE in us have the power from Heaven to bear fruit that is worthy of God - fruit of the Spirit and fruit for worship and service- if we try to do this apart from Jesus it will not be all it could be -matter a fact it would accomplish nothing at all -if we try and stand on our own -we cannot be fit for the kingdom of God - We must dwell totally in JESUS - for HE is the Vine and we are the branches connected to that vine - just like when you cut a tree down - the tree will die - the part that is disconnected from the roots will die - our lives in CHRIST are different then before our conversion -we can never go back to a disconnected life -once in JESUS we are always connected - now there may be times when we try and live this life apart from Jesus and if we do this -we will surely fall - God never intended us to live apart from Him - He made us for fellowship - He made us to love -He made us to be HIS hands and feet to the world around us - He wants to use you today -sometimes we forget who we are connected too- We have a forever connection with JESUS HIMSELF! We can do all things in CHRIST - nothing lacking in CHRIST-
Since we remain connected to the Vine - we have life and life that is lived for JESUS - The Spirit of God that resides in us now only wants to please the Father- we have this kind of fellowship in JESUS - lets rejoice in our connection and continue to "grow" in CHRIST day by day - We are planted in good soil - We will grow closer and closer to JESUS - grow for God today!
A SIDE NOTE:
When we dwell in CHRIST we cannot help but grow- but we must be careful of the briars that the enemy throws our way - We need to grow toward the SON at all times - this world around us will stunt our growth - lets dwell in the garden of the LORD GOD!
WHO ARE YOU IN CHRIST? CONNECTED TO THE VINE!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
Pray for Marica- Doug and others as they travel to North Carolina for a retreat today-
PRAYER DAY IS SATURDAY - SEND IN YOUR PRAISES AND REQUESTS!
THANK YOU! GOD ANSWERS PRAYER!
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Friday 2 Pray for 10-year-old Milan Naskar in East India. He struggles with an eye problem.
www.compassion.com
LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR FRIDAY 2-2-07
ALLOW GOD TO TEND THE GARDEN OF YOUR LIFE!
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