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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2019 16:22:59 GMT -5
In the Vine By: Amy Boucher Pye
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No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4
Today's Scripture & Insight: John 15:1–8 One spring after a particularly dreary winter during which she helped a family member through a long illness, Emma found encouragement each time she walked past a cherry tree near her home in Cambridge, England. Bursting out at the top of the pink blossoms grew blossoms of white. A clever gardener had grafted into the tree a branch of white flowers. When Emma passed the unusual tree, she thought of Jesus’s words about being the Vine and His followers the branches (John 15:1–8).
By calling Himself the Vine, Jesus was speaking of an image familiar to the Israelites in the Old Testament, for there the vine symbolized God’s people (Psalm 80:8–9; Hosea 10:1). Jesus extended this symbolism to Himself, saying He was the Vine and that His followers were grafted into Him as branches. And as they remained in Him, receiving His nourishment and strength, they would bear fruit (John 15:5).
As Emma supported her family member, she needed the reminder that she was connected to Jesus. Seeing the white flowers among the pink ones gave her a visual prompt of the truth that as she remained in the Vine, she gained nourishment through Him.
When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched.
Reflect & Pray How are you receiving spiritual nourishment from Jesus? What will help you remain in the Vine?
Jesus, thank You for helping me to remain in You. May I find the peace, hope, and strength I need today.
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Post by John on Sept 21, 2019 9:31:41 GMT -5
So long as we remain connected to the vine (Jesus Christ), we have life. If we remove ourselves from that vine, we will start to die. That is a good reminder.
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