Remain - I

Remain so that the world may believe

 

MEMORY VERSE

" …May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me."  (John 17:21)

REFLECTION

If you found out you would be arrested and executed in a mere 24 hours, how would you spend the time you have left? Saying goodbye to friends, family? Asking for forgiveness from those you have offended?  Prayer would likely be one of the many things you would do. When Jesus was faced with this situation He prayed, too. I'm guessing that His last prayers, like ours might be, were for things that were most important to Him. So what was it that he prayed? He prayed that His followers would remain in Him so that the world would know that God sent Him.  This shows us that there is more to our Christian walk then just the quality of our personal relationship with God. Our families and friends will know that Jesus is the son of God by how well we abide or remain in Him. 

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

In what ways can you live more Spirit led so that others will see Jesus is the way to God?

What are some of the other benefits and blessings of remaining in Him?

ACTION STEPS FOR THE WEEK

Begin thinking about how your abiding in Jesus might impact those around you.

Take  15 minutes and write down what steps you will take to remain in  Him this week.