Scripture: John 15:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.
Thought for the Day: Once again, we have a passage of scripture that is utilized by certain Christians for purposes so far outside the realm of Jesus that it is impossible to justify…though they do so nonetheless with great passion and manipulation. They emphasize, “…whatever you want…” as the hook, and then it is followed by an unscrupulous book plug that gives the answer to how a person gets whatever they want. But no book purchase is necessary as all Jesus requested was that we remain firmly connected to his words of love that were both spoken and demonstrated. Once a person remains within the source of those words, and those words remain in the person, whatever is asked will be done. Of course, someone so rooted in that self-sacrificing gift is going to request the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. For this is what is required of us to represent Jesus to the world.
Prayer: As I allow you to dwell within me and I work to more fully dwell within you, O Lord Jesus, I pray that my requests will allow me to more fully participate in your kingdom building. You invite me to provide the good fruit to the world, and this fruit comes from those who abide in you. May it be so! Amen.
