FAITH CAPSULE: Know the truth to abide in the true vine.
John 15
The key to live heaven on earth is to be abiding in the word of Jesus as stated, “Abide in Me, and I in you…” (John 15:4) What does ABIDE means? Jesus did not force but asked us to abide in Him. Without doubt, any man that makes the choice to abide in Jesus will be undeniable from reward which is heaven on earth. To abide in Him demands commitment that cannot be compromised.
Abide can be described as: To remain or continue abiding in Jesus despite particular situation. Furthermore, to endure, sustain, or withstand without yielding but submitting to Jesus describes to abide. Abiding in Jesus is also to accept condition without questioning authority of Jesus. Abiding in Jesus demands uncommon sacrifice price. Above all, to remain steadfast or faithful describes to abide.
The meaning of abiding in Him is fully mentioned in the above description of the word “Abide”.
With all description above, to abide indeed and in truth will build up connection of man with Jesus. To be connected with Jesus is definitely Jesus’ request from man. However, connection with Jesus today is more of mouth demonstration not the evidence of commitment of heart to Jesus. Are you abiding in Him or you one that is yet to abide in Him? Jesus declared, “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, 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, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” Jesus is the true vine for man to abide. It is important to note that there are two different kinds of VINES which are: True vine (Jesus is true vine); False vine is the opposite of true vine.
In the world of today, very few are abiding in the true vine. The main reason why more does not abide in Jesus is testified in the word of Jesus as stated in John 8:45, “But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me.” However, many are abiding in false vine. The false true vines are the Prophet-liars, Apostle-manipulator, and Pastor-deception. To abide in false vine consciously or unconsciously will not be counted as excuse before God on the day of judgement. Jesus warned, “…If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32) Are you seeking Jesus so as to be abiding in His truth to make you free? Jesus emphatically mentioned, “I am the true vine…”
Make the choice to seek the truth; know the truth to abide in the true vine.
Prayer for today: Ask for the grace to abide in the true vine all the days of your life.