I AM THE VINE
John
15:5 I
AM the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will
bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
When we get sick we go to a
doctor to get relief from the illness. He will examine our condition and then
prescribe a medication for us to take. The medicine is taken for several days
and before long we are recovered. We don’t revisit the doctor again until there
is a recurrence or the initial illness does not go away. Most people do not
regularly visit the doctor for preventative treatments. Yes, we might go once a
year for a check-up, but even that is rare for most. Never do we go each day to
the doctor for preventative treatment, unless of course you are a
hypochondriac.
The Great Physician, Jesus,
tells us we are to remain with him each day. Unless we are in Him daily we are
not truly his child, nor can we be assured of a healthy Christian life. Unlike
our medical doctor, daily doses of Jesus are a must. They are not just to
prevent our sinful nature from taking over us, but daily time with Jesus
ensures that we receive the nourishment that we need to grow as he chooses.