I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:1-7
Admittedly, I confess that I would have made myself a “Superwoman” t-shirt being an independent and strong woman, helping to raise my brothers, as well as being a single mother for years. Always, in the habit of being in control of things, having to make decisions because I felt as if I had no choice. And of course being of the mentality that if you want something done right, then do it yourself. Having to be connected to someone who wants to take care of you or says “don’t worry, I’ll handle it” or “let me help you” was extremely hard to accept until I made the right connection. It has definitely been a learning process over the years but I realize that it is impossible to do anything without Christ. For in Him I live, move and have my being (Acts 17:28).
We are an extension of Christ, He is the source of life for us. We are connected to Him, as part of the body or as the tree, naturally speaking, we are to develop a union and a bond with Him. We must understand that we cannot function properly apart or detached from the source. We’d die without the life that's provided for us through Him. Naturally, as branches are attached to the tree, they live because of the life or the sap it provides for nourishment and strength to grow. Such as it is with us, unless we stay attached to the vine, as branches, we will wither, become dry and fall by the wayside. What good are we then to ourselves or anyone else? The vine is also our source of nourishment and strength; our life provider. The Lord is the vine, He is our lifeline, through Him life flows and our dependence relies solely in Him.
The natural vine must be pruned so there can be growth in the highest degree, as well as complete development as it was intended. The cutting away or removal of unwanted or unnecessary things is needed because otherwise these things will hinder growth. When we abide, dwell, reside, live, and rest in Him and He in us, a pruning must also take place for proper growth and development. This in turn brings or presents evidence of what we produce, which should be good fruit (Gal 5:22). If the root is holy, and displaying the fruit of the Spirit, then the branches should be a representation of the vine. If we resist the process or fail to yield so that we can bear much fruit, we eventually begin deteriorate and our connection becomes severed from the branch. The connection is essential to life.
I take joy in putting not only all of my trust in the Lord, but resting and abiding always in Him. He is my all in all, my joy in sorrow, my help in need, my consoler in weariness, my strength in weakness, my comforter of peace, and my source for everything. I don’t have a need to be Superwoman, because I have the Vine (or the Divine) Connection, He makes sure that I know He’s in control of everything that concerns me. He assures me that He is taking care of and will take care of things presently and in my future (Jer 29:11). For without Him I can do nothing, but He even encourages me by saying, that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! (Phil 4:13)
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
Admittedly, I confess that I would have made myself a “Superwoman” t-shirt being an independent and strong woman, helping to raise my brothers, as well as being a single mother for years. Always, in the habit of being in control of things, having to make decisions because I felt as if I had no choice. And of course being of the mentality that if you want something done right, then do it yourself. Having to be connected to someone who wants to take care of you or says “don’t worry, I’ll handle it” or “let me help you” was extremely hard to accept until I made the right connection. It has definitely been a learning process over the years but I realize that it is impossible to do anything without Christ. For in Him I live, move and have my being (Acts 17:28).
We are an extension of Christ, He is the source of life for us. We are connected to Him, as part of the body or as the tree, naturally speaking, we are to develop a union and a bond with Him. We must understand that we cannot function properly apart or detached from the source. We’d die without the life that's provided for us through Him. Naturally, as branches are attached to the tree, they live because of the life or the sap it provides for nourishment and strength to grow. Such as it is with us, unless we stay attached to the vine, as branches, we will wither, become dry and fall by the wayside. What good are we then to ourselves or anyone else? The vine is also our source of nourishment and strength; our life provider. The Lord is the vine, He is our lifeline, through Him life flows and our dependence relies solely in Him.
The natural vine must be pruned so there can be growth in the highest degree, as well as complete development as it was intended. The cutting away or removal of unwanted or unnecessary things is needed because otherwise these things will hinder growth. When we abide, dwell, reside, live, and rest in Him and He in us, a pruning must also take place for proper growth and development. This in turn brings or presents evidence of what we produce, which should be good fruit (Gal 5:22). If the root is holy, and displaying the fruit of the Spirit, then the branches should be a representation of the vine. If we resist the process or fail to yield so that we can bear much fruit, we eventually begin deteriorate and our connection becomes severed from the branch. The connection is essential to life.
I take joy in putting not only all of my trust in the Lord, but resting and abiding always in Him. He is my all in all, my joy in sorrow, my help in need, my consoler in weariness, my strength in weakness, my comforter of peace, and my source for everything. I don’t have a need to be Superwoman, because I have the Vine (or the Divine) Connection, He makes sure that I know He’s in control of everything that concerns me. He assures me that He is taking care of and will take care of things presently and in my future (Jer 29:11). For without Him I can do nothing, but He even encourages me by saying, that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! (Phil 4:13)
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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