BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. - John 15:4-6 Abide: Where to Stay When Nothing Lasts By Jeanne Doyon Abide. This word has been on my heart lately as I study John chapter 15. We don't use the word abide much anymore—maybe never—because nothing seems to last. Marriages fail. Riches flee. Cars break down. Health deteriorates. Friends fail. Churches split. Relationships cool. Possessions break. Quality erodes. Nothing lasts. But, Jesus says: Abide. Stay. Remain. Trust that I AM your constant. I will never turn my back on you. I AM the one you can trust. When all else is falling apart, I will remain. I will be your rock and shield. Psalm 91:1 says, Abide in the shadow of the Almighty. To me this means: Not running ahead or lagging behind. Under His protection Surrounded by His presence Shielded from my enemies Covered with His hand |
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