PUT UP WITH ME

PUT UP WITH ME                                          Wednesday July 8, 2015

Text: John 15:1 – 8                                            Memory verse: v 4

Abide in me means stay with or put up with me. Here, Jesus tells us that He is the vine, and God is the gardener who cares for the branches to make them fruitful. The branches are all those who claim to be followers of Christ. The fruitful branches are true believers who by their living union with Christ produce much fruit. But those who become unproductive; those who turn back from following Christ after making a superficial commitment, will be separated from the vine. Unproductive followers are as good as dead and will be cut off and tossed aside.

The union between Christians and Christ is mutual. They abide in Him by faith, love, and obedience. He abides in them through the Holy Spirit, as the source of their spiritual life, light, and strength (compare Philippians 2:12, 13). When we put up with Him, we gain spiritual strength and He putting with us will enable productivity is evangelism, visitation and charity. Always make your heart conducive for Him to stay. 

Action: What are the ways you can put up with God?

Prayer: Help me O God to make my life conducive for you to stay