If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. -- John 15:6
Today Jesus presents the alternative to life with him. Not as a threat, his love is too great for that, but as a warning. So we come again to the place of remaining and abiding. The repetition is for my benefit. I need the reminder. How deep is this love that does not worry about repeating the same encouragement knowing my weakness. It makes clear my need for him without which I am surely doomed to fire.
Prayer: Jesus, thank you for reminding me patiently. Thank you that you know me more than I know myself. Thank you that you came to save me from fire. Thank you for revealing the wither within me. I ask that you would help me to make my residence in you. Come to me, Lord. Draw me into you.
Red Letters is a devotion for Lent 2018 by Chris Michael Moore of His Call Church - ヒズコールチャーチ