I AM The True Vine (Ben Machekanyanga)

In this message, Ben explores Jesus' beautiful declaration—"I am the true vine, and you are the branches" (John 15)—using the powerful picture of his own wilted plant that came back to life through faithful tending, revealing that we are called simply to abide (mino in Greek: to stay in, dwell, remain) in Jesus, from whom all life and fruit naturally flows. Through three challenges that block our abiding—whether we're just starting out, caught in the busyness of life, or feeling dry and distant—Ben shows that the answer is beautifully simple: connect with Jesus daily (not just on Sunday), bring Him into the ordinary moments, and do life with other Christians, trusting that the gardener (the Father) never lets go and is always working to restore us. As you listen, ask yourself: Where am I this morning—have I drifted from the vine, or am I ready to draw near and let the gardener tend to the dry places in my heart?