How good is our God? The day after I'm so burdened by our wait, what does He choose for our pastor to lead and teach about but abiding. I think it's only appropriate to document it here. God is so faithful. If we are willing, He speaks to us out of His bounty right when we need it.
So, from John 15:1-17 our pastor led us this morning on what abiding is, what it looks like, and how to do it.
True joy only comes from abiding in Christ. Abiding means to stay somewhere and not go anywhere. It requires dependency. Christ is our life source and our identity changes.
How do you abide? Verse 7 says, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you...". That is abiding! It's so simple, but requires giving up control, which is so hard for me. Prayer and reading the word are how we abide in Christ. The results of abiding are God's glory, obedience, and joy.
The profile of a disciple then, 1. abides in the word (out of desire, not duty), 2. abides in prayer (prays the word), 3. is obedient to God's commands, 4. is joyful, 5. is loving, and 6. bears fruit.
God's timing is perfect. May this time of waiting strengthen us, change us, and help us learn how to abide in Christ more fully.
LIFE IN THE FISH POND From the pond to Ethiopia to adopt our newest Fish. And all the craziness from here to there.
2 comments:
Love this! And needed this today! :)
What a blessing to hear how God gave you the peace you so longed for. Praying with you for those two little ones you long to hold!!
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