If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples. (John 15:7,8 NET)
Most people do not see this verse come true in their lives because they forget the first part of this passage. Jesus said “if you remain in Me and my words remain in you,” then, and only then, “ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.” To remain in Jesus, to love Him as our Lord and Savior, to put Him first above everyone else, to follow Him each day, to make an effort to honor Him by our words and by our life—this is what God expects of us. He also expects us to make the words of the Lord Jesus the fire within our hearts, the food of our souls, the light to guide our way, the spiritual sword in our hands, and the rock on which our lives are built. When we truly remain in Jesus, and His words remain in us, we will experience power in prayer like never before. Answers to our prayers and requests will be as easy and natural as a father answering the cries of his children.
It’s not easy to live in this world and at the same time keep our thoughts on the words of the Lord Jesus; it’s a real battle. We have to examine every thought and feeling, every word we hear and every situation we find ourselves in. Every minute of the day, if not every second, we are bombarded by messages that are the opposite of what God tells us, and unless we are actively involved in fighting back these thoughts, they will overrun us. The only way to win is to concentrate on Jesus’ words, and step out in faith believing that they will come true for us.
Thank you for the post.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you!