Honey From The Rock
Psalm 81:16
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THE GREAT PROOF

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This entry was posted on 11-12-2008 and is filed under uncategorized.

Here are a couple of pretty important words: "so that." Let's see how Jesus uses them in John 15:16 NIV. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit - fruit that will last - and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." Jesus' disciples, modern as well as ancient, are chosen/appointed/ordained "so that" they will go forth and bear fruit. And "so that" whatever they pray about will be answered.

There is a definite relationship with our abiding in Christ and bearing fruit, and having our prayers heard and answered by the Father. "As fruit is the great proof of the true relation to Christ, so prayer is of our relation to the Father. A fruitful abiding in the Son, and prevailing prayer to the Father are the two great factors in the true Christian life" (Andrew Murray). It all comes down to two of the most basic things involved in a Christian's life. When we abide in Christ - and His words abide in us (v. 7), good things happen. Here we find the Word of God/Christ that is our source of spiritual sustenance. Prayer is just as basic. Someone has said that God speaks to us through His Word and we speak to God through the privilege of prayer. It is highly unlikely that people who don't abide in Christ will ever engage in meaningful prayer.

Prayer: "Lord, teach us to pray."
 

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    • 11-12-2008 Dan Johnson wrote:
      This study from John 15 sure has been a blessing to me. Have you given thought to publishing it as a book?
      Dan, bless your heart! Yes, I have. I have asked a publisher to take a look at it and am waiting to hear from them. Let's pray that it happens (if God wants it to happen).

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