In John 15, Jesus gave His disciples what may be the most profound and beautiful command in the entire Bible. He cleared life of all its complexities and confusion in one simple phrase. He summed up the essence, the grandeur, the mystery, and the marvel of life in but a few life-altering words. He said to them, “Abide in Me.” What did He mean by that? He meant, Find the meaning of life in Me. Find your value and confidence in Me. Find your purpose and direction in Me. Find the source for all spiritual achievement in Me. Find the strength to live each moment in Me. Find the wisdom to navigate the many turns of life in Me. Find forgiveness from all your sins in Me. Find the satisfaction of boundless joy in Me. Find the most glorious peace in Me. Find the most perfect love and acceptance in Me. Find the most satisfying life for all eternity in Me. To abide in Christ means to allow His life to possess you at all times and in every situation life brings. To abide means saying to God with the inhaling of every breath, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” To abide means sharing in a holy communion with our precious Heavenly Lover, and to know Him intimately. God created us to abide in Him. It’s that basic. Abiding in Him is our life’s purpose. Abiding in Him is what we were created for. Abiding in Him is the reason we are here. We are here on this earth to intimately know and enjoy our God. We are here on this earth to let our lives be used, owned, and operated by God's grace. We are here to allow His life to evidence itself through our being. Abide in Christ…..there and there alone will you find your true purpose, everlasting joy, peace in spite of circumstances, freedom for life, and unfailing love!
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