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ROOTS GROW DEEP ABIDING IN GODS VINE

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
06/07/22
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ROOTS GROW DEEP ABIDING IN GOD’S VINE
By Robert Schaetzle

 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 ESV

Many years ago we discipled a home bible study from the Navigators 2:7 series. The discipleship course was taken from Colossians 2:7. Built up in faith, being rooted in Christ. As with our Lord’s admonition given in John 15, learning to abide ‘in Jesus,’ is a growing and learning process.

I could use other references of ‘Living Water,’ but my purpose is to recognize our responsibility being planted in the proper soil, to bear fruit others will desire. To also bear fruit that is nutritional and delicious. Worthy of God’s honor.

Our imputation through Christ alone, for our redemption, is what brings genuine purpose, allowing his preeminence to prevail. For sure, we need His water that will not evaporate when pressures of living challenge our faith.  

I know I must remain firmly attached to Christ as my vine. Time learning to recognize His Holy Spirit, as our Lord daily is interceding for me at the Fathers right hand. By doing so, I’m not tempted to wander off into fear from things happening all around me. My heart keeps looking to things above, and not tempted with being overwhelmed from the drought of unholiness.

Father, thank you for planting me in soil that will bear wholesome fruit worthy of your honor. By faith, being rooted in the vine of my Lord Jesus. Against the pestilence and parasites that want to destroy the fruit I bear for you… through the vine of my Savior Jesus. AMEN    

Robert Lives in Sunnyvale, CA serving in a Sharing and Caring Ministry