THE BREAD OF LIFE DEVOTIONAL

ABIDING IN CHRIST IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS NOT A PASSIVE ONE.

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” (John 15:4).

One of Jesus’ last teachings to the disciples is about abiding in the Vine. Jesus is the Vine, and he tells us that apart from him we can do nothing. But often, when life gets busy and takes over, we forget about abiding. We forget that just like any other relationship, our relationship with God must be nourished in order to grow and flourish. When we see others who seem to be hearing from God like clockwork, it could be that they are simply spending more time with him. They may be getting into his Word regularly or praying on a more consistent basis. No matter where we are or how long it’s been since we’ve made time with God a priority, he is always waiting for us to come to him. He delights in our prayers, and he answers them. If you are spending time with him consistently and are still having difficulty sensing his guidance, don’t give up.