Day 7: Abide

Word

John 15.5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Daily Devotional

Today’s Scripture is a well-loved classic and a fitting conclusion to the first week: John 15. In it, Jesus invites His disciples to abide in Him, as a branch abides in the vine. By communing with the Lord in our daily devotional life, we position ourselves to abide in Him throughout the day.

Scriptures For Today:

As you read today's Scriptures, focusing on abiding in Christ, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.

John 15.1-11 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Worship

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for loving me and inviting me to abide in You as a branch abides in the vine. It amazes me that You desire for me to lead a fruitful life in You, marked by answered prayer and fullness of joy! Help me to live this kind of life!

Listen & Obey:

Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you. Here are some prompts to assist you:

• Lord, what do you want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?

• How do you want me to apply this truth today?

• Who do I need to share this with today?