2 Kings 21-22, Psalms 133, John 15
What God said to me – Most people think that becoming a “Christian” is you making a decision, praying a prayer, going to church when you can, doing your best to be good, praying when you need something, and maybe occasionally reading your Bible. But it’s so much more than that. When I call you and you repent of your sin and believe in Me as your Savior, you become My child. You are connected to Me forever. My Spirit dwells in you as your teacher and intercessor and seal that you are Mine. I abide in you and you in Me – “I AM” the vine and you are a branch that bears fruit as a result of our relationship. As you grow and mature in Me, I prune you so that you can bear even more fruit. This pruning is not an easy process and is usually painful as I work in you cleansing and growing you into My image. You are transformed and “I AM” glorified and the world knows that you are Mine.