Key Scripture: John 15:3. “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Key Idea: … it is the Word of God that is the knife, sharper than any two-edged sword, that pierces even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, and is quick to discern the thoughts… Continue reading The Pruning Knife, Day 7
He Cleanses, Day 6
Key Scripture: John 15:2b. … and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Key Idea: All that is inconsistent with the most entire devotion to Christ’s service must be removed. — Murray Pray for revelation: O our holy Husbandman, cleanse and cut away all that there is in us… Continue reading He Cleanses, Day 6
More Fruit, Day 5
Key Scripture: John 15:2b. … and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Key Idea: God longs and fits for, more fruit. — Murray Pray for revelation: Our Father which art in Heaven, Thou art the heavenly Husbandman. And Christ is the heavenly Vine. And I am a heavenly… Continue reading More Fruit, Day 5
The Fruit, Day 4
Key Scripture: John 15:2a. “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; … Key Idea: … fruit is the one thing the branch is for, and that if it bear not fruit, the husbandman takes it away. — Murray Pray for revelation: Our Father, Thou comest seeking fruit. Teach us, we… Continue reading The Fruit, Day 4
The Branch, Day 3
Key Scripture: John 15:2a. “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; … Key Idea: The branch is exactly like the vine in every aspect–the same nature, the same life, the same place, the same work. In all this they are inseparably one. — Murray Pray for revelation: Lord Jesus, I… Continue reading The Branch, Day 3
The Husbandman, Day 2
Key Scripture: John 15:1b. …and My Father is the vinedresser. Key Idea: A vine must have a husbandman to plant and watch over it, to receive and rejoice in its fruit. –Murray Pray for revelation: Blessed Father, we are Thy husbandry. Oh, that Thou mayest have honor of the work of Thy hands! O my… Continue reading The Husbandman, Day 2
The Vine, Day 1
Key Scripture: John 15:1a. “I am the true vine, … Key Idea: All earthly things are the shadows of heavenly realities–the expression, in created, visible forms, of the invisible glory of God. –Murray Pray for revelation: HolyLord Jesus, the heavenly Vine of God’s own planting, I beseech Thee, reveal Thyself to my soul. Let the… Continue reading The Vine, Day 1
The True Vine, Introduction and Purpose
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… Continue reading The True Vine, Introduction and Purpose
The Story Money Tells
Money is a litmus test of our true character. It is an index of our spiritual life. Our stewardship of money tells a deep and consequential story. It forms our biography. In a sense, how we relate to money and possessions is the story of our lives. If this is true of all men in… Continue reading The Story Money Tells