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Christian Life Meant to Be Fruitful

Bible Reading: John 15:1-11

Key verse: "I am the vine: you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he is that bears much fruit” (John 15:5)

DEVOTION

In John 15:1–11, our Lord Jesus Christ presents a beautiful and powerful picture of the Christian life through the image of the vine and the branches. He declares, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.” In the Old Testament, Israel was often described as God’s vine (Psalm 80:8–9), yet it failed to bear fruit. Jesus now reveals Himself as the true vine, reminding us that fruitfulness in life is possible only when we are rooted in Him. In this passage Jesus calls our attention to three areas necessary for bearing fruit.
Abide in Jesus: A branch has no life of its own. It cannot survive, grow, or bear fruit unless it remains attached to the vine. In the same way, a Christian cannot live a meaningful and fruitful life apart from Christ. Abiding in Jesus means maintaining a living, daily relationship with Him through prayer, trust, and surrender. This relationship shows our complete dependence on Christ, even more than a child depends on a parent. When we abide in Him, fruit-bearing becomes natural and inevitable.
Abide in His Word: Jesus also teaches us that abiding is closely connected with His Word. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…” Abiding in His Word means listening to His teachings, meditating on them, and shaping our lives according to them. God’s Word guides us, corrects us, and nourishes us spiritually, helping us to grow strong in faith.
Abide in His Love: Furthermore, Jesus invites us to abide in His love. This is expressed through simple obedience to His commandments. Obedience is not a burden, but a joyful response to His love. When we live in His love and follow His ways, our joy becomes complete. May we always abide in Christ, the true vine, and bear much fruit for His glory.

PRAYER
Lord Jesus, our true Vine, help us to abide in You each day. Fill us with Your Word and Your love, so that our lives may bear good fruit for Your glory. Guide us in obedience and grant us Your lasting joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Success is not about how fast we move, but about staying rooted in what truly sustains us.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Rev. Sibu Abraham Mathew,
St. Mathew’s Mar Thoma Church, Toronto, Canada

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