Devotionals

Branches cannot bear fruit unless it is connected to the vine. In this passage of scripture, Jesus alludes to Himself as being the vine and Christians being the branches. Once we have been grafted into the vine through salvation, we are to soak up the nutrients from God's Word so that we can grow and bear fruit for the Lord. Sadly, however, many people try to live the Christian life without Christ. They often think that salvation is enough and that they don't need to read the Bible. pray. attend church, and live for the Lord. Their lives don't get the privilege of bearing fruit for the Lord because of their selfish decision not to abide in the vine. Salvation shouldn't just be good enough for us, and we should purpose to abide in the True Vine. We need to abide in Christ and soak up the nourishment that only He can provide for our lives to prosper and bear fruit for Him.