God's Glory Church

“Abide in Me, and I in you.” — John 15:4

A few years ago, we adopted an adult black cat named Yuno from a local animal shelter. I only wanted to reduce the mouse population, but the rest of the family wanted a pet. The shelter gave us clear instructions on how to organize the feeding of the cat in the first week, so that he understood that our house is now his home, his place of belonging, where he will always have food and be safe. And even if Yuno goes somewhere, he will definitely return home.

In the absence of a true home, we will always be tempted to wander somewhere in search of kindness, love, and meaning. If we want to find true life, Jesus calls: “Abide in Me” (Jn. 15:4). The biblical scholar Frederick Dale Bruner emphasizes that the word “abide” evokes a sense of family and home. Therefore, he paraphrases the words of Jesus: “Make yourself at home in Me.”

Developing the idea of ​​a home, Jesus used the image of a branch on a vine. Branches, if they want to live, must always be on the vine, holding fast to their place of belonging.

Many voices lure us with empty promises to solve our problems or provide us with new “wisdom” or a bright future. But if we want to live truly, we must abide in Jesus. We have to stay at home.

What makes you happy about being in Jesus? How did Jesus show that He is the true source of life?

Lord Jesus, I tend to wander off somewhere. I am attracted by different directions. However, I want to be with You. You are my life. Help me to be in You.

Author: Wynn Collier