THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

KEEP ABIDING IN HIM AND HE’LL BRING YOU THROUGH AND MAKE YOU STRONG AND STABLE

In life, we experience both highs and lows. There are challenging SEASONS—times of TESTING, TRIALS, and TEMPTATION—that shape our character and FORTIFY our faith in God. It may sometimes feel as though we’re advancing only to fall back FURTHER. Without VIGILANCE, we might believe that life will ALWAYS be this way. Even during STRONG periods, we might anticipate PROBLEMS.

God does not desire for us to live life as if it were a roller coaster. He aims to lead us to a place of STABILITY, where we remain STEADFAST in Him. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in ME, you will bear MUCH fruit, and your fruit will LAST.” The term “REMAIN” signifies being fixed, UNMOVABLE, and UNAFFECTED by circumstances. By continually abiding in HIM and meditating on His WORD, He will GUIDE us through. He will STRENGTHEN us, keep us STEADY, and help us PROGRESS into the BLESSED life He has ENVISIONED for us.

Today’s Scripture:

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you.”

(John 15:7, NIV)