I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:5
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The branch doesn't strain
Jesus compares himself to a vine and his disciples to the branches. A branch makes no effort to produce grapes. It only has to stay attached. The sap comes from the vine.
For people who like working hard, that is a confronting word. Without me ye can do nothing. Not a little. Nothing. Fruit doesn't come from pushing harder, but from staying connected.
Question for today
Where am I trying to bear fruit without staying connected?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, you are the vine. Keep me close to you today. Let what I do come from you, and not only from my own strength. Amen.