Christ the Vine Desires Fruitfulness
The Upper Room Discourse
contains Jesus’ final words of
instruction and encouragement
to His disciples before His death.
Only John records these intimate
moments between Jesus & His men
as He models true humility (c13),
describes the Holy Spirit who will
comfort & empower them (c14-16)
and intercedes for protection and
unity of His disciples worldwide (17)
Lord, we purpose to Remain in You:
I am the true vine and My Father
is the gardener. Every branch that
does bear fruit He prunes so that it
will be even more fruitful (Jn 15:1-2)
I am the vine; you are the branches.
IF you REMAIN In Me and I in you,
you will bear much fruit; apart
from Me you can do nothing…
By this My Father is glorified
that you bear much fruit (v5-8).
IF you KEEP my commandments,
you will abide in My love. This is
My commandment that you Love
one another as I have loved you.
You are My friends IF you DO
what I command. I no longer
call you servants… Instead I
have called you friends(v10-15).
Lord, You desire that we will be
fruitful; full of love, joy and peace.
You desire we be full of good works
and sharing the faith so that
others will come to believe in You.
Help me Lord to walk close to You
each day and stay constantly
in communication with You;
both by talking and listening
to You speak to my heart. Amen.
Lord, Help me to stay deeply in
Your Word, learning more about
You, Your ways and Your will.
Help me hold on to Your Word
for You promise that You hear me
when I pray in line with Your will.
Help me to cling to You especially
when times are tough, knowing
faithfulness will lead to fruitfulness
and to answered prayers. Amen.
Lord Jesus, You command us
as believers to love one another
as You have loved us sacrificially.
Help me follow Your command to
love others with Your kind of love.
And help me Lord Develop Deep
Friendship with You, loving You,
spending quiet time with You
and talking with You each day.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.