Today’s scripture reveals a great secret of not only fruitfulness but
also of God being with us. Emmanuel is not real to many so-called
children of God because they are on their own. This is why they are
caught in many horrible acts, and terrible things attend to their daily
living. This scripture reveals the part we need to play for us to
experience God as the present help in times of need (Psalm 46:1).
He has promised not to leave nor forsake us. We must remember that the
Almighty God is forever faithful. Though the world may deny Him, He
cannot deny Himself. Though the world may be unfaithful, He remains
faithful to His words and even to His creation! What is our part in this
bargain? We must abide in Him. In other words, we must consistently
live our lives as Christians. We should never take a break from living
holy.
In light of this revealed truth, it is pertinent for all children of God
who want to enjoy the presence of Emmanuel, to abide in Him so that the
ever-willing Heavenly Father may be with them. How do we abide in Him?
Ecclesiastes 12:13 says:
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
We must fear God and keep His commandments. Today, some people
overstretch the grace we enjoy in the New Testament. Mischievously, they
often say that we are no longer under the dispensation of the law,
hence they can now do whatever they like. They seem to be saying: “Let
us commit sin the more so that we can make maximum use of the available
grace!” They are ‘practical atheists’ who believe in God with their
mouths but fail to acknowledge Him and His Holiness. They do not see Him
as the Consuming Fire. Paul in Romans 6:15 asked:
“What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.”
When we experience God as “God with us”, this attracts multiple
blessings. One of these is the opportunity to pray and receive instant
answers to our prayers. Jesus in John 15:7 said:
“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
Thus, let us abide in Him because He is willing to make His abode with us and give us comfort.
Memorise:
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in
me.
John 15:4
Read:
John 15:4-8
Bible in one year:
Ruth 1-4
Proverbs 2:1-19
Prayer Point:
Father, help me to be consistent in my Christian living in Jesus’ Name.
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