"If you abide in My word (hold fast to My teachings and live accordance with them), you are truly My disciples." (John 8:31 Amplified Bible).
Jesus instructs us to abide in the Word of God. When we abide in God's Word, we fill our minds and hearts with Scripture each day until this Scripture comes alive deep down inside of us. The Word of God is spiritually alive. Our Father wants the power and the truth of His Word to explode on the inside of us. We are truly Jesus' disciples if we fill our minds and hearts with the Word of God, obey God's teachings and believe His promises.
Song: Abide with Me
1. Abide with me: fast fall the even-tide; (trouble time) . . .
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide! . . .
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, . . .
Help of the helpless, O a-bide .. with .. me . . . .
(Henry Francis Lyte, Sing His Praise
The song, 'Abide with Me' inspires me to sing whenever I sense the danger or dark time, I like the words, abide with me. When there is no help or comforts, Jesus is my Help and He will abide with me. This is good especially during the busy holidays.
