Remain in Jesus

 

    If you want confidence, self-assurance, and an inner calm to be able to handle all things in life, then you need to remain in Jesus.  What does it mean to remain in Jesus?  It means that you are prayerfully in God's Word and that you try to apply it to your daily life.  You ask questions and look for meaning in life in how it applies to your relationship with Jesus.

    If you remain in Jesus it is determined by the person you are and how you prioritize your life.  Jesus showed us how to love through his gift of salvation.  He loves you so much that God wants a personal relationship with you.  He does not look down on you.  He wants to be with you in every aspect of life.

    To remain in Jesus produces fruit in your life.  You see that through answered prayers, your influence in the lives of those around you, and a strong value set up around God's values.  You understand what true love is and feel loved.  You are transformed into a strong person that walks confidently in life.  You choose to be obedient as an act of love.  

    When you abide in Jesus, doing the right things becomes the natural response.  You learn how to love other people the way Jesus loves people.  It is about building relationships and having fellowship.  The love you hold enables you to worship God at any time.  You discover that you have complete joy even when you are not happy.  It resides deep in your soul.

    If you want to feel complete in life, then you need to abide in Jesus.  It is the only way to hold onto inner peace.  It is your choice on how you approach God and how close you will be with Him, but the closer you are the better your life is.  If you are a Christian, then you need to live out your faith.  Appearances will not get you anywhere.  Faith is the only way.

John 15:5-17 & 1 John 2:24-25