Abiding in Christ

John 15:7 says, "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you."

I have read this scripture many times, but in reading it this morning, the very first word hit a chord with me. It is small but mighty! The word IF. It is not saying can ye, or will ye, or when ye, it is saying "IF ye abide in me, and my words abide in you."

Abiding in Christ means we depend on Him and Him only, we have and enjoy oneness with Him, we accept His Word and have total and complete trust in Him. He is our all-sufficient source. Period.

This beautiful promise also sheds light on HIS words abiding in us. It is giving our heart, mind, and soul entirely over to Him and letting His laws and commandments become our laws and commandments. It is speaking the words of Jesus, His gospel, and the truths of it, at all times and in all ways.

Love in Christ,
Tera