Love, Obedience, and Abiding

We have been looking at abiding in Christ for the last 4 weeks. It is an illustration that shows us the reality behind our Salvation. God has designed a world, prepared a place and a field and planted a choice vine. We have been graphed into the vine for the purpose of bearing fruit. This wonderful illustration takes on new meaning today as Christ breaks from the illustration to add so important truth. What truth is so important that He would leave His illustration? Nothing less than a declaration of Love. This is not an impersonal plant, but His disciples who are about to be tried. They need to be assured that Christ cares for them. Here, Christ will give them encouragement to continue, to be faithful. Best, this encouragement is for us as well. What a blessing to serve a loving God.