Remain in me

April 3, 2025

How much time is in your hands?

“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” -Jesus, John 15:4

It occurred to me the other day while I was sitting in a crowd of people, that if I want to be an effective witness for Jesus it will require a dedication to be “with” Jesus.

I wrote this run-on sentence down in my listening journal… When it comes to my relationship with Jesus, my “with-ness” will give me the desire, humility, power, and strength (couldn’t decide which one to use) to be a witness for Jesus.

How many times do I ignore spending time with Jesus, sitting at His feet in silence, listening for His voice? Waiting for revelation and guidance… Longing for comfort and peace… Expecting to learn something new from the Master Teacher.

It is clear from the words of Jesus listed above that if I want my life to be “fruitful” and effective, I must spend time with Jesus. If I want my words and actions to make a positive difference in this world, I must spend time with Jesus. If I want to leave a legacy of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, I must spend time with Jesus.

I challenge and encourage you to take the time today and spend time with Jesus.