Easter Thursday, April 12 – Read John 15
In chapter 15
the word that jumps out at us is “abide”. Jesus uses the image of a grapevine
and its grower to help us understand what it means for us to abide in him. He
is the vine; we are the branches; God is the grower who prunes the vine and
nurtures it. We need to stay connected to Jesus to receive the nourishment that
branches receive from the vine and the roots. Without that we will wither away.
Further, we are to abide in Jesus’ love. The greatest love is found when a
human being lays down her life for her friends… just as Jesus is about to do
with his life. When we abide in the love that Jesus gives us, then we are no
longer servants, but his friends. Our joy is complete.
Reflection Question: How do you
consciously abide in Jesus’ love?
Prayer: Dear God,
thank you for grafting me onto the vine of Jesus’ love. Keep pouring your love
into me through his living presence. Amen.
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