Abide - Week 1

In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, today we ask, how might we grow spiritually this year? How do we worry less and pray more? The "Gospel Hardware" is Jesus. He stated that He is the true vine; you are clean because of the words He has spoken. Apart from Him you can do nothing. "Abide in me," Christ said. (John 15:1-11). Abide is a verb relating to where you live. Where is your permanent spiritual address? Live in constant and close community with Christ. Map out a space of peace and order, and just show up. Put yourself in a place that God can grow you. C.S. Lewis used the analogy that humans are engines fueled by God. And God is with us! Grace has appeared and He came to train us (Titus 2:11-14). So, abide in Him. Experience the love of God, unfold the love of Jesus (Ephesians 3:14-19). Liferoads Church Spokane