Here are some of the many blessings we can enjoy.
1. Jesus enables us to live in abundance: productive, meaningful life
John 15: 5
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
If we abide in Jesus, we will have fruitful life because Jesus enables us to do many amazing things that we cannot do without Him.
2. Jesus answers our prayers
John 15: 7
7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
When we abide in Him, the Holy spirit in us will make our wishes in line with His best wishes and plans for us. So, when we pray, we will pray according to His will. Just believe that His will is the best for us. His plan is also the best for us. He has prepared the best plan for our future.
3. Jesus showers us with His love
John 15: 9
9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
If we have God's love, we have everything we need to have a happy and blessed life. When God loves us, He will make sure we are safe, we live in abundance and we are happy. So, don't worry, be happy, and abide in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
4. Jesus enables us to live in His joy
John 15: 11
11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
When Jesus gives, He gives all. When He wants us to have joy and live in Joy, He will make sure we live in His complete joy.
So, what should we do to experience all the above blessings? Simple. Just follow these steps.
1. Abide in Him (John 15: 5)
Lead a Christ-centered life so our life can magnify and glorify God. Abiding in Him also means continuously communicate with Him through prayer and reading His Word.
2. Use His Word as our Guiding Star (John 15: 7)
His Word is His promise. The more we keep His Word in our heart and life, the more we will see His promise be realized in our life.
3. Live in His Love (John 15: 9)
Do everything the best we can not out of reward but out of love for God. Only then, we will always do our best because we know we are serving God not serving man. The result of what we do doesn't depend on circumstances, but depends on our Love for God. Give thanks to God for whatever He has enabled us to experience and have.
4. Live in His Joy (John 15: 7)
Think Christ so you can also Think Grateful and Think Positive all the time. See things from Christ's point of view -- from the point of view of His beautiful plan for us. Don't be dismayed by the things that happen around us. When we focus on His Love, we will always have plenty of reasons to live in His joy.
So, the bottom line is: Abide in Christ no matter what because the blessing and joy have been secured for us. God bless you all.