Michael Harrison's e-devotion

John 15:5,16 (nlt) --- Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. ...You didn't choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit... Fruit that only God can bring into our lives can be described as as strange. It is much like a vineyard or a garden, yet this kind of fruit lasts a long time and only comes through the plan and work in our lives as we allow God to work. If we desire God kind of fruit, we desire God's pruning which is no easy process. It comes with great results and with blessing. Are we willing to let God work, to allow Him to prune our lives so that we will be part of seeing His kingdom grow like we have yet to see around us. Remember that we are reminded in Luke 9:23 to loose ourselves in God. Here are some notes from Rick Warren's weekly newsletter to ministers about this subject: The question is: How do we get these character qua...

James 1:5 (nasb) --- But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. For over 15 years I been using this verse when I sign my name or share a thought. It has become 2nd nature and a habit. Yet it doesn't come lightly or as some casual reference. God intends to put His wisdom to work in and through our lives. To allow God's work and His wisdom in our minds and hearts will teach us the things of God and direct our thoughts and actions to be more God like. It will make our witnessing more powerful, our life example shine and will give us the words to say when we need to say them or the push to be quiet when we need to be silent. This pastor is excited. Any time a church leader or pastor sees His people walking with Jesus, there is joy running over, a dance to dance, praise to give God, people to hug and to celebrate. I have seen this, and I am on top of the world! 3 John 1:4 (nlt) --- I could...