‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Remain in me, as I also 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.

What is your go-to drink in the mornings? Mine is coffee. The rich aroma and dark, bold taste bring me joy. Upon the discovery that my coffee pot was leaking, I evaluated the situation for several days to see if it was truly broken. This wasn’t just any coffee maker. It brewed drip coffee and espresso. After completing my evaluation I determined it was beyond repair. I was devastated.

Are we broken, yet fixable? We must remain in God so that we can bear His fruit and share His love with others. If we are not connected to the branch, what happens? Like a leaky coffee pot, we can let life drain us of the strength, love, and joy that we have in Christ. Instead of letting our brokenness seep negativity into our daily lives, let’s ask God to mend our cracks so that we can remain fruitful. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for always being there to mend my brokenness. Thank You for the interruptions to remind me that You are the source of my strength, love and joy. Help me intentionally remain in You so that I can bear fruit. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.