MOVE CLOSER TO GOD EVERY DAY

John 15:5  I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

​MSG:  I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. 

AMPC:  I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.
 
Abiding in Jesus isn’t something that comes automatically to any believer.  It is a lifestyle that involves discipline and effort.  We have to choose to give ourselves to our union with Him, to give Him first place where our attention is concerned.  If we want to grow spiritually, if we want to walk in power and in fellowship with the Lord, we will have to spend the time it talks to know Him.  
 
We must continue in it every day.  The moment we stop moving closer to Jesus, we always start drifting away.  Make a decision to give yourself to the things of God.  Focus your attention on the Lord.  Surround yourself with His Word.  Listen to preaching and teaching tapes while you are getting dressed, driving to work…  Listen to the Word anytime, anywhere!
 
Abide in Him!