Big news: God is and remains with us

“Big news for you” series!'in 2023

For many, it is a familiar story, a familiar resemblance. I still remember when I was a child — in primary school — I received a postcard with the text 'I am the true vine'. From that moment on, that text has been firmly on my mind.

A few verses later, Jesus calls us to stay connected to Him and promises us — and that's really Big News! - So stay with us yourself. Persistence in faith — in the life of faith — is a virtue. Deeply, it is also essential.

And do you know what happens when you stay in Him? Then you will bear fruit. Then the blessings (as I mentioned last time) will come your way. After all, Jesus blesses His followers. Not only blessings for your own personal benefit, but also blessings to distribute, to sow.

Handing that out, that sowing, is actually a sign of Love. Agapè love, if you will. Loving each other as brothers and sisters, loving each other as friends promotes unity. And that loving unity will notice those around you and arouse a desire in them.

It is a matter of following Jesus in all aspects of His life. How to do that is to read in the Bible, in His Word. That is why the title of this 5th contribution is “Remain in His Word”.

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