We Don't Know

"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

We don't know what life is, until we live it IN Christ.

We don't know what true joy is, until we live IN the joy of Christ.

We don't know the quality of our fruit, until Christ IS the producer of our fruit.

We don't know the meaning of forgiveness, until we have witnessed the Cross.

We don't know the power of the Word, until we have been transformed by the Word.

We don't know His suffering, until we have shared in His suffering.

We don't know what love is, until we see it through His blood.

We don't know who we are, until we know whose we are.

We don't know our purpose, until we know the reason for our existence.

We don't know how to give, until we know what Christ has given us.

We don't know how to die, until we have died to ourselves.

We don't know the power of the cross, until we carry our own cross.

To be filled with Christ, is to be empty of self.


Jesus apart from You we know nothing, can do nothing, and have nothing. May we remain in You. Amen

Be Alert and Pray

"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak." Matthew 26:41


Alert-The state of being watchful for possible danger.
       - Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.

In our world today, temptation is on every corner. It is in our homes, schools, work places, convenient stores, streets, etc.

If we don't stay alert and in constant prayer, we can be easily tempted, deceived, and eventually give into it.

Go back and look at the list of places we can be tempted. How have they tempted you? Did you give into that temptation? Was it an obvious temptation, or did it sneak up on you in subtle way?

Stay alert and prayerful brethren, at all times, in all places, and for all other brothers and sisters around the world who are being tempted with the same thing.

Be aware of the enemy. Don't let him catch you off guard.

Jesus help us to stay alert and in prayer, for then we will not be caught off guard, but prepared for whatever temptation comes our way. Thank You for the help of the Holy Spirit in warning us and letting us know when we are in danger. You are awesome Father, and You set the best example for us in overcoming temptation. Thank You. Amen