John 15:1–8
Jesus
said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every
branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to
make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have
spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just 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. Those who abide in me and I in them
bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not
abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are
gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words
abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father
is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
Reflection
Do I bear fruits?
Do I complain about being pruned? Can I see that it is the work
of God?
How do I abide in the Lord?