Monday, September 28, 2009

What does it say when we have no interest or regard for Jesus' words?

"If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching."
Jesus - John 14:23&24

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples.
Jesus - John 15:1-8

Saturday, September 26, 2009

And now let the routines begin...

It seems that the theme of my life these days is adjusting and evaluating my routines. Whether it is daily, weekly or monthly routines I am considering it all very carefully. Everything from devotional life to home management, diet, exercise, work, ministry meetings and friendships I am maintaining or cultivating I am weighing it all and very aware that apart from Christ I can do nothing!
I'm so thankful that He is the supplier of my "daily bread".