Abide in Christ

This week Prophet Hari elaborates on the importance of abiding in Christ, the True Vine, from the book of John 15. The way of the Kingdom of God is fruit and more fruit. The only direction is upward. For the children of God, there’s no subtraction, even when something looks like a reduction God works it out in a manner of multiplication. In the Kingdom we are cleansed by exposing ourselves to the sound of His Word.

As children of God, our goal should be oneness with Him. When Jesus said “Abide in Me,” He didn’t mean it in a short term, it’s meant to be a perpetual oneness and togetherness. The goal of our Christian life is not to live for the highlights, the goal should be to carry the cloud of God, to live in it daily and to become it. It’s not enough to be touched by the fire, the goal must be to become one with the fire. When we grow in oneness we begin to think and perceive on the level of God. When there’s a need for God to speak, it also means that there’s a distance, but in oneness there’s no need for speaking. Do we speak to the members of our body in order for them to work? The Kingdom of God will be fully visible on earth when we grow in oneness.

It is impossible to abide in Him without sanctification. When we make a choice to abide in Christ, that decision alone starts a process of sanctification. Saying yes to Jesus means saying no to many other things. Holiness is an invitation to operate in the God-class; to be like Him. When we become captivated by Him everything else fades away. It’s no longer about avoiding sins, but rather about beholding Him. It’s possible to avoid sin, but still fail to look to Him.

Sanctification leads to fruitfulness. Oneness produces sanctification, sanctification leads to multiplication. There is a growth and increase that is a result of your spirituality; your spirit man growing in Christ. Growth outside of Him is not approved by God.

Multiplication happens when something comes in contact with divine grace from God. For example, the 5 loaves and 2 fish multiplied when they left the hands of the boy and made contact with the hands of Jesus. The bread became sanctified and inherited multiplication. Likewise, when the lady’s last meal made contact with the prophet, it was exchanged for a lifetime supply of grace. There is a fruitfulness that is a direct result of sanctification.

“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) There is a dimension in God where whatever you wish can be granted to you.

“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:8) In you entering this realm, God is glorified. Our Lord wants us to lead a joyful life, where our joy can be full in Him.