Make a Difference
Tuesday, January 19
Make a Difference
Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. John 15:4
Recently I received a text that read ‘You make a difference” in all capital letters. That text caused me to smile because it was a gentle reminder that my life was actually bearing fruit for the kingdom. Now, I don’t know about you, but I do have days when I wonder whether it does. Little reminders like this help me to keep my focus on the goal, which is to live each day for Jesus, and allow His life to outwork through mine. Earthly fame does not tempt me very much, but when I share the Word of God and it makes an impact; these moments give life new meaning because I know a seed has been sown. I believe we are all called to make a difference in this world by living fruitful lives for the kingdom. We can only do this, though, if we abide in Jesus. I challenge you to read John 15 in the Amplified version of the bible because it delivers quite a punch.
The word ‘abide’ or ‘remain’ in today’s scripture verse literally means to ‘stay vitally united to.’ Emphasis on the word – vital. When I stay ‘vitally united’ to Jesus it is easy to make a difference in this world and in individual lives. When it’s God and not I, it is not us making the difference, but the life of Jesus through us that makes the difference.
Prayer for today: Dear Lord, help me to stay vitally connected to You, because without You I can do nothing. It’s Your Holy Spirit living within which allows me to make a difference in this world and bear fruit that brings You glory. Amen.