Stay
John 15:2–3 (ESV) Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. We are made to bear fruit. But it happens in relationship with Jesus. John 15:4 (ESV) 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. The word for "Abide" can mean to "stay" or "dwell". Christ commands us to come to Him and stay with Him, letting His Word do the pruning (verse 3) in our lives that makes us more fruitful. The Words of Jesus prune us but from what? They prune us from the secondary affairs of life when only "one thing" is necessary - Christ and His constant companionship. I'm amazed at this aspect of Christ. That He would come to dwell with us and call on us to be near Him always. The L...