Chad Coley
The Gospel According To John
Abide in Christ
John 14:4-11
22 January 2023
Do we have peace and joy in Christ, or do we find we seek it in other things? The key to abundant peace and joy is closeness with God through Christ.
Disciples have a responsibility to abide with Christ. If we love Him, we will want to be near Him, and to obey His Word. And as we love Him, this love flows outwards into the Church, and also the world. The closeness of our walk is determined by our submission.
The result of abiding in Christ is bearing fruit to God. We have no capability to do works pleasing to Him apart from Him, but Christ can empower us to do His will. When we abide in Christ, we become more like Him, and this Christlike character flows into what we do.