Michael Harrison's e-devotion

There are some things I need to be reminded of.  It is easy to get knocked off track or to live out of balance or to miss what really matters. How are those things possible?  Life happens.  Lots of stuff goes on, and it is important that we remember God, allow others to pour truth in to our lives and stay connected to God. Why is that true?  Here is a word about that: John 15:4-5  NASB Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit   of itself unless it abides in the vine, so 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, he   bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. Nothing.  Alone we end up with nothing.  Or nothing might just mean we have chosen the wrong things and have none of the right things. Not alone is a great way to look at this opportunity or maybe mis...

We spend time in places where we are comfortable and where we know we are welcome.   Some people like controversy and others don’t.   That also determines where we spend time. Fact is where we find ourselves often determines or points to our character.   These verses help us understand that we are Christians and belong to God.   People who know their identity share their identity.   To know we belong to God and to love God will guide us to spend more and more time with God. Take some time to read the following verses.   Take note of the work “remain” and how it is used.   This person has chosen where they spend time.   This is a good thing! John 15 :1-16   NLT I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2  He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3  You have already been pruned and purified by the message I...