Devotionals for January 18, 2023
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READ
John 15:5-8
5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. 7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”
REFLECT
Remaining in Christ means believing He is God’s Son, receiving Him as your Savior and Lord, doing what God says, and relating in love to the community of believers. When a vine produces much fruit, God is glorified. All that we have to do is to remain in Him. How easy is that!
APPLY
Q: How do we bring great joy to the Father?
Q: Are you receiving the nourishment and life offered by Christ the vine? If not, you are missing out on a very special gift that can easily be yours.
Q: How can you show others that you are remaining in the Father and bringing Him great glory?
SING
“Heaven Fall” by Cody Carnes
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
God, thank you for teaching me Your ways. I want to bring you great glory and remain in You! Teach me how to be more like You. I want to be close to You and honor you in all that I do. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, my helper.
READ
John 15:5-8
5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. 7 But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”
REFLECT
Remaining in Christ means believing He is God’s Son, receiving Him as your Savior and Lord, doing what God says, and relating in love to the community of believers. When a vine produces much fruit, God is glorified. All that we have to do is to remain in Him. How easy is that!
APPLY
Q: How do we bring great joy to the Father?
Q: Are you receiving the nourishment and life offered by Christ the vine? If not, you are missing out on a very special gift that can easily be yours.
Q: How can you show others that you are remaining in the Father and bringing Him great glory?
SING
“Heaven Fall” by Cody Carnes
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
God, thank you for teaching me Your ways. I want to bring you great glory and remain in You! Teach me how to be more like You. I want to be close to You and honor you in all that I do. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, my helper.