4. I am the true Vine—

John 15:1 (NRSV) — 1a “I am the true vine, …

We have read this parable many times and heard numerous sermons preached on the theme but has the mystery, in all its Heavenly beauty and blessing been truly opened up to you? Take time and allow this Divine Word to enter your heart afresh. Feel His Holy Presence with you and in you. Allow the overshadowing of His Holy Love to give you the perfect calm and rest of knowing that it is the True Vine Himself Who will reveal ALL to you just as He will do ALL in you.

He Who speaks is God, and in His Infinite Power He is able to enter into us. He is man, one with us. He is the crucified One, Who won a perfect righteousness and a Divine Life for us through His Death. He is the glorified One, Who from the throne gives His Spirit to make His Presence real and true.

When He speaks—listen—not only to His Words, but to Himself, as He whispers secretly day by day—

"I am the true Vine! All that the Vine can ever be to its branch, I will be to you."

Let us ask Jesus to reveal Yourself to us MORE this day as the True Vine. Amen.

Ephesians 1:17 (NRSV) I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,