“Death For The Detached”
Thursday, February 6, 2025Key Verse
“If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned” (John 15:6).
Text —John 15:1-7
Message
The first place to check when your electrical appliance is ‘dead’ is the socket, to ensure that the appliance is plugged in. Attachment to the power source ensures a constant flow of electrical energy, a ‘dead’ appliance therefore most likely indicates disconnection from the power source. The story is the same in agriculture where a branch detached from the tree withers, dries up and dies. Hence Catherine Marshal opines that, “The point is not that the branches will do better when they are attached to the vine. Unless attached, the branches must wither and die.”
Jesus Christ is the believer’s source of spiritual life. Spiritual life remains fresh through: (i) daily fellowship with Christ in prayer and scripture meditation, (ii) practical faith and obedience to the commandments of Christ, (iii) total conformity to the will of God and, (iv) regular fellowship with believers of like precious faith. Failure in utilising these means of grace signals the believer’s detachment from Christ and inevitable spiritual death. Remain connected to Christ to retain grace and spiritual freshness.
Quote
Remain connected to Christ.
Challenge
Jealously guard your connection with Christ.
Prayer for today
Lord, protect me from detachment from You.