"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." -John 15:5
What can we really accomplish without the continual presence and power of God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All growing believers are reminded on a very regular basis that nothing good happens without the grace of God working in our lives. Each day we are acting and reacting to all types of people and circumstances. We are doomed to fail in our efforts to bring honor, praise, and glory to our Savior if we are not staying close to the provision of God in our lives. In Christ we have been redeemed from our lost state to have close fellowship with the triune God. This includes the abilities that are necessary for serving the Lord's purposes in this world. Relying on the Lord to help us must begin first with the acknowledgment that we can't do anything truly good on our own. This acknowledgment and realization brings us to the low state of humility that is ready and willing to accept help from the Lord. Sometimes we are too stubborn to receive help and instruction, but those who have been saved through Christ understand the sinfulness that they have been saved from. The moment of salvation serves as a continual reminder of our inabilities but also the glorious power of God. As we continually remember God's power and turn to the presence of our Savior, we are ready to bear fruit for Him in this world. Bearing fruit involves the outworking of God's character and goodness in our own life that is on display for those around us to see. When people see God's work in our lives through Jesus, we bring praise to the goodness and faithfulness of God. Praise, honor, and glory belong to the Lord so let's strive for the fruits of holiness in Christ. Let's be unified with true unity that only comes under the Lordship of Christ.
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