Have you ever wondered if people can tell that you are a follower of Jesus just by observing your life? In John 15:1-8, Jesus declares, 'I am the true vine,' a statement that underscores His role as the only way to God. As branches, we are called to abide in Him, allowing His life to flow through us and produce fruit. This fruit, which includes good works and godly character, makes it evident to others that we follow Jesus. God prunes us through His Word and life's challenges, removing dead or dying parts of our lives to make us more fruitful. Abiding in Jesus not only changes our prayers but also proves our faith, bringing glory to God and drawing others to Him. This week, reflect on your life and ask yourself: Is it obvious to others that I know and follow Jesus? Focus on abiding in Christ, spending time in His Word, seeking His guidance in prayer, and being open to His pruning.
On a scale of 1 to 10, HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW JESUS? Whatever we know about Jesus, we need to take it to the next level. We need to know Him better and deeper than we do at present. We need to embrace the truth about Him and allow that truth to change our lives. And that’s where we are going over the next eight weeks of worship at GCC. We’re going to take what we presently know about Jesus, and take it to the next level. We will do that by diving deep into what Jesus says about Himself each time he says, in the Gospel of John, “I AM…..” Every time Jesus tells us who He is, WHO HE IS has personal implications for WHO HE WANTS US TO BE.
