Your Connection Source - John 15:5
Your connection must be sound, secure and stable in order to produce. The word says if we abide in Him, He will abide with us. As the vine cannot bear fruit of itself so we cannot bear fruit or have the power unless we abide in the main tree.Here are a few examples.....
An iron though it produces heat to iron out the wrinkles in your clothes and can burn you terribly, if not connected to the power source and turn the switch on it is as cold as any other piece of metal.
A mango branch attached to the tree at its season will bud out and bring forth sweet juicy mangoes. However, if that same branch gets detached and sits on the side during the blooming season, it WILL NOT bring fruit because it's not attached.
In like manner based on those two examples we CANNOT, WILL NOT, NEVER WILL bear fruit, have power and victory unless we spend time in a relationship and remain attached to the main vine - Christ.
Remember..... "Its the tree, not the branch, that determines the fruit!"
Vine needs branches to produce the fruits, branches need vine to attached to bear the fruits.
Today's Focus: STAYING CLOSE
THE FORMULA: PRAYER + the WORD + TIME = INTIMACY with GOD
The following song always bring me to the throne room with expectation and peace.
Sweet hour of prayer, Sweet hour of prayer that calls us from a world of care... Sweet hour of prayer.
Prayer is the entrance to intimacy. It's like speaking your deep feelings, thoughts, failures, dreams and future with a trusted friend. It's your time to praise, thankfulness, adoration, worship and to communicate with Him. And as you pray, remember communication is very important for a good relationship. It must also be two way - you talk, then listen.
Read the Word - That's where He reveals Himself, His plans and will for you, disciplines you, comforts you and instructs you on your next move and more..... Make it a part of your daily walk.
Take TIME Out for God - No relationship can survive if there is no time for intimacy. The relationship usually suffers for a lack of it. More so you open up for temptation because intimacy is very crucial. It's in taking time out you know what's in the heart and mind of God. Don't lose out on what He has for you, but take the time out to be in His presence.
I ask you "NOW" to revisit your schedule and pencil in your time with God. You don't have to make it a duty or task in hours or minutes. However, I trust you will seek to do so early in the morning so He can help you to prioritize and direct your schedule, throughout the day take a few breaks with Him as your restructure and reorganize, and at the close of the day fall into His arms with thanks so He can caress your weariness and give you good sleep. You already have the place to meet Him. Make the time - go meet Him there. I assure you your day will be more productive, more rewarding and your evening more soothing.
Remember stay close to God! GOD IS LOVE! You will wither outside of Him.
Let's talk..... Share your thoughts and ideas
How do you talk to God?
What are your times?
What has He revealed to you in your time of prayer?
What are your experiences?
Abide in Him and Keep the faith
Precious Jewel
Pastor Julie.
ReplyDeleteHow do I talk to God? - You know I once believed that Prayer had to take on the ritual of kneeling, with hands clasped and eyes close. Whereas, this method is good, I have come to understanding that talking to God takes on many forms and methods. Simple as, walking down the street feeling a sense of lost and cannot find your way. Asking Him in that moment to tell you where to go, has worked for me. Asking Him, where are my keys, Daddy? Turned around and the keys are on my bed next to my Bible, and many more examples I can share.
Yes. it all begins with intimate moments of relationship (prayer) which extends to the experiences I mentioned above.
Early in the morning, I feel is the best time to Meet HIM. I believe in the principle of "First Fruit" meaning giving to God the first of all your substance. That for me, includes the first hour of my day,cause that determines how my day will be play out. I ask Him to show me where to go, tell me who to talk to, and how to get where I need to go, even to hook me up with the people and resources that will allow me to fulfill His purpose today. IT works!!!
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;...
by: Reginald Heber and John B. Dykes.
Wow!! Great views. Thank You for sharing them! I truly agree with talking to our Daddy like that... The Keys and the glasses...
ReplyDeleteAwesome. May God bless you as you dwell in His presence and obtain His favor.
Reverend Julie, believe it or not I have heard some people say" don't let me put my bible down and tell you some choice words." Listen to what they will put down, their bible. What about the Word? we cannot put Him down and expect to bear fruits. Putting Him down means disconnection. The word say ABIDE. meaning- to live, reside, to remain, to take residency. NO DISCONNECTION!
ReplyDeleteAmen Minister Martha - I definitely agree. the bible is the Word and the word does say, If we abide in him then His word will abide in us. Putting the bible, the word, down will disconnect you.
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