CONSISTENT CHRISTAIN LIVING
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
Today’s scripture reading 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. Through the
whole 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.
Prayer Point
Father, help me to be consistent in my Christian
living in Jesus’ Name.
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