HOW TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7 ESV) Often, people will read the later part of this verse and grab hold of its promises without consideration of what is said at the beginning. They like the part that whatever we pray about will be answered without understanding that we must first "abide" in Him. Abide means to "remain, continue, stay and wait." It is to be "in the presence of" - to live with in their/ your house. it is to spend time with and get to know that person. Jesus says as we abide in Him - as we pray - He will give us whatever we desire. It's like a Father who will give to His child because He knows He can trust Him with that gift. As we get to know the heart of God, He begins to trust us that we are going to be responsible and gives us what we are asking for. He will never give to us until we are ready to walk responsively with whatever gift given to us. Get to know God today. Give Him your heart and watch how much He wants to bless you today.