Stay Connected to the Vine

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A branch does not have to work very hard to grow grapes. But it does have to stay connected to the vine. Good grapes can only come from being connected to the vine. Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 11:18 the branch does not support the vine. Instead, the vine supports the branch.” We have been rooted into the vine by our faith. Our relationship with Christ through His word helps us to stay connected to the true vine. Jesus is the true vine (John 15:1). God wants us to grow in our walk with Him. As we grow in Christ we are able to master the things which we contend with in life. Whether it be overcoming any type of illness, anger, depression, grief or loneliness, our trust in God must be stronger and greater than our personal feelings. Ways to overcome such challenges is by staying connected to the vine and that is through prayer and studying God’s Word. Prayer is our lifeline it helps us to be in communion with God; on the other hand, prayerlessness cuts off your connection with God. And to spend time in the Word you don’t have to be a scholar to read verses of the Bible. Start with prayer and then read some verses or a chapter or two until you begin an active study pattern. It is one of the best ways to stay connected. Fruit and blessing come through our connection with Christ. If the branches are cut off from the tree, they can withered and be unable to produce fruit. This is how it is in the spiritual realm, if we are cut off from God, and then our power source is cut off. As we stay connected to the vine we tap into the unlimited resources of God. Stay connected to the vine.

Prayer: Father in Heaven, strengthen our relationship with your Son so that we may continue to stay connected to the vine. Help us to continue to be productive and fruitful in our walk for You. Teach us how to pray with out ceasing and to study your word, let this become a daily routine in our lives. Thank you for grafting us to the True Vine, from whom all blessings flow. In Jesus Name, Amen.




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