ABIDE IN HIM

“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7

To Abide means to stay connected firmly, to fellowship, to mingle, to live with and stand for. Abiding gives us a picture of being grafted (embedded). Here we see Jesus exhorting us to be grafted (implanted) as a branch to Him who is the Vine. What does it mean? Jesus is explaining that He is our source of life and strength. Without Him we are lifeless and unfruitful; we must have our complete dependency on Him.

Abiding in God means to know Him, to walk with Him and in Him and to obey Him. As believers our lives are hid with Christ and in Christ. We are completely ruled by His Words which is deeply rooted in our hearts. We must not only remember his words but continue to relish and savor it. Just like the air we breathe everyday, we must stay in Him daily and allow Him regulate our lives.

There’s an excellent example in Luke 10:38-42 of the importance of abiding. We see Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Him teach, and then we see Martha working hard to accommodate her guests. Martha complains to Jesus that Mary is not helping her with the chores, but Jesus replies to Martha that Mary “has chosen that good part, which will not be taken from her” (10:42). However, the Scripture tells us about Martha that she “was distracted with much serving” (10:39). This passage reveals that Jesus desires to have us abiding and worshiping Him alone. Abiding is our obligation and our responsibility. It requires continuous feeding, watering, and mingling in the vine. 

Further Scripture Study: John 15:1-17; 2 John 1:9

Declare This: I am forever grateful to You, I choose to continually abide and stay connected to You. Thank You for Your Word which abides in me always in Jesus name Amen.