UNITED WITH CHRIST

John 15:5-8 "Yes, I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who parts from me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! My true disciples produce much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father."  NLT

      The key to having a godly life is very simple, stay joined to Christ and let His words govern your heart. There is no other way. You cannot ignore or deny Christ's role in your life and be the person God will accept and be pleased with. Life without Christ in it is a deadly life. You cannot leave Christ alone and expect Him to not leave you alone. He only thrives in those who stay connected to Him.

       Jesus is the vine, we aren't. Life doesn't flow from us. It flows to us and through us. Don't ever get the idea that you are the center of your world.   Apart from Christ, we are nothing and can do nothing. We can't survive spiritually apart from Christ. Period. Reread Christ's words. The consequences of drifting away from Christ and going it alone can be deadly!

      When we stay grounded in Christ, it opens up the door to heaven for us. God hears and answers the prayers of those who are in Christ. There is nothing that our Father will withhold from you if you are letting Christ be Lord of your life.

      The end result of a life lived in Christ is that of a productive life. God uses those who are in Christ to impact the world for Christ. Your life truly does make a difference if you live in Christ. Stay connected to Christ and you will produce much fruit and you will be pleasing in the eyes of God.