John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Are you bearing fruit – spiritual fruit? When people see you do they see you demonstrating love? Do they see your life filled with joy and peace? How about kindness and goodness? Or even faithfulness and self-control? What do they see? What kind of person do they experience?
If people around you don’t see or experience this when they see or associate with you then you have a devotion problem. You are not “remaining” or “abiding” in Jesus.
To bear much fruit Jesus says to remain in Him which is to be devoted to Him. To know Him by reading and studying the Bible. To obey His commands and to follow His example. The result is bearing “much fruit”.
So dedicate and devote daily time to Jesus. Read. Study the Bible. Talk with Jesus (pray). The result will be a dad/mom, a friend, a co-worker, a family member, who’s life demonstrates love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.
STAY DEVOTED!
-Ron-