A closed Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface. The Bible cover is white with a decorative border featuring gold and red patterns, including crosses and flames. The words "HOLY BIBLE" are prominently printed in large gold letters in the center of the cover. Below the title, there is a circular emblem with a red flame above a red chalice or cup. In the background, there is a lit candle in a holder, adding a warm, serene ambiance.

The True Vine, Introduction and Purpose

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The purpose behind today’s post, as well as those that will follow, are about daily discipleship. Some of the things I hope to accomplish are:

  • To learn about God.
  • To live according to what is learned from reading the daily scripture.
  • To be accountable to others by sharing in a public place.
  • To encourage readers to share their own reflections, and also to put into practice the topics that are being studied.

Accountability. You will notice that I post these devotional readings anonymously. It is not to avoid being accountable. Please use the comment feature on this page to hold me accountable for what I say. It wouldn’t take much work to discover who I am. I would rather that you spend that effort in focusing on these daily readings. It will benefit you more than trying to discover who I am. I have my reasons for being anonymous, but if it bugs you that much, tell me, and I’ll let you know.

Discipleship and devotional time aren’t about me, it’s about God, and how we grow to know him better, and show evidence of him in our lives.

This upcoming study material is a 31-day course in discipleship titled, The True Vine, by Andrew Murray. I’ll be using snippets from his book, add my own reflections, and leave it up to any readers to contribute comments as well.

Andrew Murray’s book, the True Vine, which is in the public domain, can be read in its entirety at:
http://www.whatsaiththescripture.com/Fellowship/Murray.The.True.Vine.html

The link to the book is off this web site, and is out of my control. The link worked when I posted it, but there’s no promise whether it will continue to be valid.

Please, feel free to download the book. Glance ahead. Read Andrew Murray’s entire commentary. However, try

A closed Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface. The Bible cover is white with a decorative border featuring gold and red patterns, including crosses and flames. The words "HOLY BIBLE" are prominently printed in large gold letters in the center of the cover. Below the title, there is a circular emblem with a red flame above a red chalice or cup. In the background, there is a lit candle in a holder, adding a warm, serene ambiance.

Being Truly Liberated

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Colossians 3:16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
3:17. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Living a Christian life gets misunderstood as having to give up things, but it is a life that frees from the burdens that would otherwise make us miserable. This entire passage is all about living a life of richness. A Christian life is one of emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It is the kind of rich living that never depends on how big your bank account is. It all starts with having Jesus fill your life.

Get more of the details by reading the entire chapter of Colossians 3. Verses 16 and 17 sum up the whole thing in a nutshell. Abide in Jesus. Let his teachings, ways, and attitude sink in.