Day 38: Obey & Abide

Word:

John 15.5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.

Daily Devotional:

During our 40 Days of Devotion, we have practiced the four main building blocks of a life-giving devotional life: Word, worship, prayer and listening. As we conclude our times each morning, it is important to remember, our devotional times are not a checklist of accomplishment and then we move on with our day. Our devotional times are a simple habit that prepares and postures our heart to abide in Jesus and obey Him throughout our day.

Scriptures For Today:

As you read today's Scriptures, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.

John 15.5-11 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.

Worship:

Prayer:

Thank You for the invitation to abide in You! I set the posture of my heart to remain in You today and to obey Your Word. Thank You for the promise of fruitfulness that this brings and the sweetness of communion with You throughout the day.

Listen & Obey:

Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you. Here are some prompts to assist you:

• Lord, what do You want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?

• How do You want me to apply this truth today?

• Who do I need to share this with today?