John 15:4-5 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. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

How can you and I be nourished so we may flourish in Christ? Today’s scripture instructs us to remain in Christ. Some versions of this scripture use the word abide in place of remain. 

Abiding in Christ is not just praying during our devotion time, but approaching every aspect with prayer and discussing it with Christ as our friend. We must use the lens of Christ to see EACH person. We must work EVERY task with the hands and feet of Christ. Then as a result of abiding in Christ we can better display His image and bear fruit. Abiding in Christ will nourish us so we may flourish.

Let’s pray. Dear God, may I draw close and remain in You. May I be nourished by abiding in You, flourish in Christ, and bear Your fruit. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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