Power from God
February 18, 2015
Larry White, Associate Pastor | Music
Jesus clearly asserts that strength is to be constantly
found in Him. We are able to bear fruit not as a result of trying to abide in
our strength, but because of the power we receive from the vine, Christ. Just
as a branch separated from the vine could bear no fruit, we are can do nothing
of lasting and eternal value unless our power is coming from Him. Someone that
professes Christ but lacks faith in the power of the true vine will be
fruitless and fail to experience the life that the vine supplies in abundance.
As Christ followers, there is only one way for us to make
the most of our vapor of life. God is calling us to be in constant and strict
communion with Christ through the reading of His word and talking with Him
through prayer. In doing so, our hearts are ripped off of self and placed on
the glory of Christ who is ready to give us faith to trust in his strength and
love.
Are you abiding in Christ? Whose strength are you relying
on? What or who has your heart’s affection?
Additional Scripture: Matthew 13:21; John 15:16; Ezekiel15:2-5
TWEET THIS: We
can do nothing of eternal value unless our strength is found in the power and
love of Christ, the true vine. #UpperRoom
