As we walk through life we can at times feel alone, lost, or disconnected. During these times it can start to feel a bit overwhelming. God reminded me this week that I am part of a much larger plan. If you zoom into this drawing you will notice that it is entirely made up of tiny dots. Alone each dot is just a single mark on a page, but when put together with many others, it helps to create a very complex image. God reminded me that he wants to use me in his master plan. He reminded me that it is his plan and he is in full control of lining up all the tiny dots. My job is simple; serve God right where I am, and love those he places in front of me.
Questions to ponder:
Where has God placed your dot?
What other dots are around you that God is asking you to partner with?
Who has God placed in front of you that He is asking you to Love?
John 15:1-12
I Am the True Vine
15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in
me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it
abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
