In this verse, Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the
branches.” He did not say, “I am the vine, try to
be the branches.” In other words, He wants us to realize that we are already
the branches. We do not have to struggle to become the branches.
As His branches, we only have
to abide or remain in Christ our vine. How do we do that? We do that by simply
being conscious every day of our position in Christ. Because we have received
Christ, we are in Christ and are accepted in the Beloved (see 2 Corinthians
5:17, Ephesians 1:6) God accepts us because we are in the Beloved and He is in
us. And that is how God sees us today when we come into His presence.
What the devil wants to do
then is to get you to focus on your condition instead of
your position in Christ. The condition you are facing could be
financial lack or deteriorating health. The devil wants you to focus on your
condition and forget your position—that you are the righteousness of God in
Christ and that you are seated with Him in heavenly places at the Father’s right
hand (see 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:6). He wants you to forget that you
are an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ (see Romans 8:17).
The devil knows that once
you focus on your position in Christ, it will give you the power to change your
condition and circumstances. John 15:5 says that you will bear “much fruit.”
This means that when you pray against any lack, abundant supply will flow. When
you pray for healing, sickness will leave.
My friend, none of these
things can happen by your own doing, but by His life which flows through you.
Just as sap flowing through the branches of a vine will cause them to bring
forth fruit, His life flowing through you will bring forth a bountiful harvest
of provision, healing and miracles. You only need to remain conscious of who
you are in Christ!
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