Checking on our talk with God

For the past few weeks we have been talking about God – specifically we have been talking about the relationship you can have with God and learning the ways in which we can connect to God through friends or just setting aside time for Him.

For those of you who have read some of my blogs you know the ways I have encouraged you to connect with God.  Some of us are looking for guidance and seeking wisdom.  We want to know the next step to take.  We want clarity for the road ahead.  We need to hear His voice, feel His presence or know that He is there even if (or especially when) things are going crazy.

There is a scripture passage I love which I believe to be appropriate at this point:  “I am the vine and you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

The context of this passage is Christ speaking to His disciples and in many ways giving His last pieces of encouragement before the real deal begins (that being the journey to the hill and Jesus’ death on the cross).  Jesus spends some quality time teaching and praying for the disciples (and us who will be the followers of the message the disciples will bring to the world).  He begins with the statement given above and in many ways sets the stage for what will be said later – He says, in essence, “You must be connected to me.  If you are not connected to me, you will not accomplish all that I desire for you”.  The connection has to be secure, has to be aligned properly, has to be intact, has to be sure….(Hopefully you get my drift). 

Many of us (including myself) have tried to do things on our own and failed, for many reasons.  Maybe the goal was too lofty, too high for you to get it done at this time.  You needed help, in some way.  Maybe you needed a ladder.  You might have needed more time to accomplish it but found yourself in a tight space when it comes to time.  Then there are things you just cannot do without help.  No matter how hard you try it becomes obvious the presence of another is key to getting the job done.  Period.  I have been there, have you?

Jesus is encouraging us today to know, first, He is there for us.  He has desires for you and me.  He has desires for you to accomplish wonderful things, things that look, on the outside, too big for you to do.  His response in those moments when you feel you can’t do it alone is this – “I am here, not just with My presence, but I am here in a REAL way to help you.  I am the solution to your problem but you must bring your needs to Me.  You must be connected to Me.”  (Never knew He was saying all this in that one verse, did you??)

Are you connected to God?  Is your connection secure?  Are there doubts within you now whether your connection to God is secure, safe or intact? 

Share with me your concerns – let me help!  Have a great day, and strive to feel good about who you are.  Accept who you are today – change can come once you first see value in who you are right now.  Have a blessed day!