#John15

[allscripture]

Abide in me, and I will abide in you.

John 15:4 (ISV)

[bro-god-is-good]

JOHN 15

The Vine and the Branches

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

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. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.

The World Hates the Disciples

18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. 21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. 24 If I had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’

The Work of the Holy Spirit

26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.

[sanitythruartjournaling]

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[swatmark]

Intercessions for Acts 11:19-end and John 15:12-17

The Church of Christ Lord, we pray for your Church worldwide. May it spread your word and love to all corners of the earth, crossing language, culture, and national boundaries. Strengthen us in times of difficulty and persecution, and help us to remain steadfast in our faith. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority We pray for the…

[minuseyes]

do you love your brother?

can't answer.

[anastpaul]

One Minute Reflection – 23 April – “Abide in Me and I in you.” – John 15:4

One Minute Reflection – 23 April – “The Month of the Resurrection and the Blessed Sacrament” – St George (Died c 303) Martyr – 2 Timothy 2:8-10; 3:10-12; John 15:1-7 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Abide in Me and I in you.” – John 15:4 REFLECTION – “ [Jesus] is our only Master, who must teach us; our only Lord, on Whom we must depend; our only Head, to Whom alone we should…

[atonement2007]

Is the post about Voltron and God satire or not? /gen

i think the original post was sincere, but it's being passed around ironically lol

[natures33]

When you are connected to Jesus, everything flourish and shines...

[coptorthodox]

You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. John 15:14

[vldhistory]

(Possibly) October 21, 2018: Christian blogger, tumblr user, and Voltron: Legendary Defender fan john15-10 chose God over Shiro. They described their obsession with him as "literally idolatry"

[joseph4inspiration]

(John15:16)

Sometimes we can make the mistake of thinking God started directing our paths once we came to Christ. But this was never the case for anyone.

Before anyone decides to accept Christ into their lives, God has to reveal Christ to them.

In Matthew 16:15 Jesus asked Peter who do you say I am? Peter said the Christ, Son of the living God (V.16). Jesus told him, "flesh and blood did not reveal that to you, but My Father who is in heaven" (V.17).

Even in the life of Moses, who was raised according to the customs of the Egyptians. Their customs (including belief systems) did not recognize Yahweh as the One true God.

Moses was only introduced to Him when He revealed Himself. But God had to first order Moses' steps out of Egypt into the wilderness.

Everything that happened in Moses' life was carefully orchestrated to bring him to one place - that burning bush (Exodus 3:2), and it was at that burning bush where he was introduced to the God of heaven and earth. Moses did not choose to know God, he was chosen to know God. We also see that regardless of your past, if God chooses you, He has a plan for you.

Moses went from a murderer to a great leader of God's people.

[artsymumof5]

You are Beautiful Psalm 45:11 Unique Psalm 189:13 Loved Jeremiah 31:3 Special Ephesians 2:10 Created for a Purpose Jeremiah 29:11 Cared for Ephesians 3:17-19 Lovely Daniel 12:3 Precious 1 Corinthians 6:20 Important 1 Peter 2:9 Forgiven Psalm 103:12 A New Creation 2 Corinthians 5:17 Protected Psalm 121:3 Empowered Philippians 4:13 Chosen John15:16 Family Ephesians 2:19 YOU ARE MINE Isaiah 43:1

[jzlily333]

🌺03/19活出美好LiveWell🌺

God is not limited by anyone, anything, or anything, but He is limited by our lack of faith. ​​

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).

03/19 Bible verses

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. (John15: 2)

Every branch of mine that does not bear fruit he takes away; every branch that bears fruit he prunes, so that it will bear more fruit (John 15:2).

03/19Good words

1. Face the past with the least regret, face the present with the least waste, and face the future with the most hope.

2. Mature in growth and age in maturity. Go with nature and treat life with a smile. Don’t mature prematurely and don’t age prematurely.

Poetry: Follow to the End

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzqgjQ7VUXg

🌺03/19活出美好🌺

上帝不受任何人、事、物的限制，卻受限於我們缺乏信心。    

信就是所望之事的實底，是未見之事的確據 (希伯來書11: 1)。

03/19圣经金句

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. (John15: 2)     

凡屬我不結果子的枝子，他就剪去；凡結果子的，他就修理乾淨，使枝子結果子更多 (約翰福音15: 2)。

03/19金玉良言

1. 用最少的悔恨面對過往，用最少的浪費面對現在，用最多的希望面對未來。

2. 在成長中成熟，在成熟中衰老。順應自然，笑待人生。不要早熟，也不要早衰。

詩歌：跟隨到底 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzqgjQ7VUXg

[theprayerfulword]

May 26

Romans 8:38-39 Paul wrote, “I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Philippians 2:10 so that every knee will bow to the name of Jesus — everyone in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.

Ephesians 1:21 [Christ is seated] far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

May you seek out those who are dear to the Lord, those who are bound, and lame, and held captive by fear, and demonstrate the kindness of the Lord through His love. 2 Samuel 9

May you understand that the reproach and ill-will of others is what they always carry in their heart, and that it is expressed, not because of who you are, but because of Who you represent, and knowing that the unjust contempt will fade, draw aside for a time, resting in the loving care of the Lord. 2 Samuel 10

May your hands be diligently about your duty, and your eyes ever kept on God, as you are taken by your feet to the places God has appointed you to be, that you may escape temptation and avoid the way of sin. 2 Samuel 11

May you realize that the world hates you just as it hated Jesus first, for you no longer belong to the world since He has chosen you out of the world. John 15

May you daily renew your connection with the vine, just as the vine daily renews the mercies that bring life, that you may be fruitful and glorify the Father. John 15, Lamentations 3

May you see, in the Word and by the Spirit, the height and breadth and depth and width of God's love for you, so that you may understand the value which others, as well, have to the Father, and be able to willingly express His love to those around you by obeying His commands. John15

My child, do not fear to make mistakes. You are weak, and you have limited understanding; you are human. I am God, and I am your great and loving Shepherd. I know you need watchful care, and I am always attentive, never sleeping. I do not make allowance for persistent and continual rebellion, but I work with those who love Me. I teach those who desire to be with Me to know My voice and follow Me more closely, that they may safely rest in peace, for that is My gift to you. It is when you utterly abandon yourself to that which you have seen and received from Me, having touched and been touched by My heart, that you are most likely to err in your zeal with limited understanding and through your own resources, But that is when I give the greatest care to you, knowing that your love for Me is motivating you. I would rather you were hot or cold, for then I can give you direction and provide you the discipline that teaches and guides you in the way you should go. When you are double-minded, indeterminate, lukewarm, indifferent, without fervor for or against the work of God, I will not take the time to unsettle your comfortable world-view. However, when you find yourself in a dead-end, having pursued My will with a desire to see Me glorified, I will not leave you or forsake you. My rod and My staff will rescue you, lifting you out of the hole you ended up in. You will have the assurance of My loving presence and never-ending merciful compassion, for I know that it was Me you were pursuing. Though you may be headstrong, I will never reject you. Though you are timid, I will always encourage you. I will never allow blunders and mistakes to entrap you in destruction. Instead, they will form the basis of My teaching and drawing that brings you nearer and reveals Me more clearly. I see your heart and I know that it is not stubborn individuality and self-will which motivates your choices, but a passionate desire to please Me through obedience to My purpose. Learn of Me, My dear one, through patient waiting before Me as well as through active participation with Me, for I am with you to train you in the way you should go.

May you remember the time-tested regulations and well-proven judgments of the Lord, finding hope, comfort, and instruction in them during suffering, for the Lord remembers His promise to enliven you and to quicken your life even though the arrogant constantly mocks you without restraint and the proud cruelly derides you in utter contempt, therefore you do not turn from God's word. Psalm 119

May you obey the Lord's precepts daily and remember the name of the Lord in the night so that the decrees of the Lord will be the theme of your song wherever you lodge. Psalm 119

May you seek God's face and entreat His presence with all your heart for He is your portion; as you have promised to obey God's words, so He has promised to be gracious to you. Psalm 119

May you not forget God's law though the wicked bind you with ropes, but hasten and not delay to obey His commands since you have considered your ways and turned your steps to His statutes. Psalm 119

May your soul lift up thanks to the Lord for His righteous laws even in the middle of the darkest trials and most stubborn struggles, for the earth is filled with the love of the Lord, Who teaches you His decrees, making you a friend to all who fear Him and follow His precepts. Psalm 119

May you submit the intents of your heart and the planning of your thoughts to the Lord, so that the reply of your tongue may be from the fullness of God's heart. Proverbs 16:1

May you accept the Lord's verdict as He weighs the motive of your spirit and the intent of your heart, bringing circumstances designed to reveal what you cannot see within you by your response to what surrounds you. May you allow Him to complete His work in your life by the cleansing of the Word and the power of the Spirit. Proverbs 16:2

May you lay your works open to the Lord, entrusting to Him your efforts and committing to Him your deeds, and He will establish your thoughts and bring success to your plans. Proverbs 16:3

[kenbowe]

“Yes, I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit. For apart from me you can’t do a thing.If anyone separates from me, he is thrown away like a useless branch, withers, and is gathered into a pile with all the others and burned.But if you stay in me and obey my commands, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!My true disciples produce bountiful harvests. This brings great glory to my Father. - John 15:5-8 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John15:5-8&version=TLB

[anastpaul]

Quote/s of the Day – 4 March – Wisdom for Lent and for Life

Quote/s of the Day – 4 March – Wisdom for Lent and for Life “Abide in Me and I in you.As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,unless it abide in the vine,so neither can you,unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 “Strive to preserve your heart in peace;let no event of this world, disturb it.” St John of the Cross (1542-1591)Doctor of the Church “If, when stung by slanderor ill-nature,we wax…