Open Heaven 6 May 2022: Connected For Fruitfulness

Open Heaven 6 May 2022

MEMORISE: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” – (John 15:5)

BIBLE READING:   John 15:1-10 

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. ² Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. ³ You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.⁴ Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

⁵ “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. ⁶ If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. ⁷ If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you,you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. ⁸ By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

⁹ “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.¹⁰ If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

Read yesterday’s Open Heaven Devotional here

The Bible reading of today tells us that abiding in Jesus Christ is the secret of bearing good fruit. This is why being born again is just the beginning of a life of fruitfulness; abiding in Jesus Christ in unbroken continuity is the secret of fruitfulness. How then can we abide in Jesus? John 15:7-8 says: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Here we discover three things: One, Jesus is the secret behind true fruitfulness and without Him we can do nothing good. Two, abiding in Him is the attitude required of us to bear good fruit. Three, living by His words (teachings) is the practical way of abiding in Jesus Christ. He said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me…” (Matthew 11:29). Everyone will eat out of whatever fruit he or she bears.

Everyone is capable of bearing good fruit, provided the fellow comes to Jesus Christ through faith, living according to His word. John 8:31 says: …If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. God is the ultimate in all ways, even where fruitfulness is concerned. Whoever desires to be fruitful must be connected to Him. Psalm 23:1 says that those who follow God will not lack.

John 10:9 further describes the blessings of those who connect with Jesus: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Beloved, these Scriptures above and many more confirm that if you are connected to God, your all-around fruitfulness is guaranteed. Are you connected to Him?

PRAYER POINT: Father, please keep me, connected to You forever, in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:   2 Chronicles 5-7

Thank you for studying today’s Open Heaven – Connected For Fruitfulness – written by Pastor Enoch A.

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Open Heaven 6 May 2022