152: I AM the Vine | John 15:5

“Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Strong, but true words from Jesus in John 15:5. We must stay connected to the Vine!

This week, we are looking at a few “I am” passages out of the Gospel of John. These verses are so important because they answer a question all the way back from the book of Exodus. When Moses stood at the burning bush and talked to God, he asked Him His name. What would God say? What does He call Himself? “I Am.” That is the name God gives to Moses. God calls Himself the Great I Am. But that seems incomplete, doesn’t it? I am… what? Fast forward thousands of years. Jesus comes along and starts making these “I am” statements. He is doing two things. First, Jesus is claiming to be God. We know this because when He makes an I am statement, the religious leaders freak out. They know exactly what Jesus is saying. Second, I believe Jesus is filling in the blanks to the questions we would naturally have. I am…? Remember, the Bible says Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, of the old covenant. I believe the I am passages are a perfect example of this. Jesus answers the I Am statement. Today, our One Verse is out of John 15:5. In it, Jesus says, “I am the vine...apart from me you can do nothing.” Strong words from Jesus. But it’s a beautiful picture that shows His statement is absolutely true.

One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.

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