John 15:5,8 — Verse of the Day for 12/09/2018

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus was emphatic: we take on his character, live his life, and bear genuine fruit only by remaining intimately connected to him. The distance between heaven and earth shrinks when heaven lives within us as we remain connected to Jesus. Jesus promised us that if we obey him, he will come and live in us, be with us, and reveal himself to us (John 14:18, 21, 23). So as we remain in Jesus and obey him, we know him better. His life becomes real in us.

My Prayer...

Precious Lord, I want to obey your word and your will as I seek you and follow your example. I want to obey you, honor you, love you, and know you. So please, help me come to know you better as I walk more closely in your steps. Lead me to experience what it means to live your life in my world as I remain joined to Jesus. Because of Jesus' mighty name, I pray and thank him as my Lord. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. Questions or comments can be sent to help@verseoftheday.com.

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