"7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. 8My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples." John 15:7 CSB
To have Jesus' Words dwelling within you takes more than reading and studying it all the time. His Word must be internalised within your spirit and this comes from meditating on it until it is like second nature. Have you ever looked at a phrase in the bible and decided to dig around the Word to find out what is really being said? This is a very good place to start.
Most gardeners know that their work can’t be neglected for too long. Otherwise everything becomes too long, untidy and much of it, especially the vegetables may be bland and inedible. Therefore, something needs to done - we need a schedule and Jesus is the one to show us how. Let us not forget, Jesus wants us to bear fruit and establish ourselves within our local community. He wants us to win the respect and trust of all we see throughout a day. We will get a reputation that's for sure, but, it will be a good one, one that, no matter what, people want to be with us. Why? Because, we get things done. It only takes one Spirit-filled person living, walking and teaching things that people need to hear.
We need to flow in the Gospel, so much, that it keeps us and others, sitting on the edge of our seats, waiting for the next instalment to come. Now this can be from a daily reading - one in which the power and teaching is excellent and makes people sit up and listen. Once we have found one, don't keep it to yourself - give it out. People need the Gospel.
Jesus is trying to make us ready for His work, Hr prunes us and tidies up our lives. He wants us to flow in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We can't go wrong when we are given. The long of it. The street you live on and the town you walk, need Jesus. Christians are getting arrested for preaching the Gospel on street corners. This is no different to Jesus' and Paul's time, they had the time opposition but, it didn't stop them! Why not get out there and start preaching the Word.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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