True Wisdom

                                                When The Door Slams

"Abide in Me, and I in you. 
As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine,
neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches.
He who abides in Me and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
                                                                                                                                     John 15:4-5  

       True wisdom is found in establishing a balance in teamwork with God. it seems so often there is a tendency to go to one extreme or the other.

       We can adopt the philosophy of "Let go and let God" and sit back and expect God to do everything. However, I have found that if I'm lazy, God won't do it for me. On the other hand, there have been times when I have gone to the other extreme of trying to do it all on my own and proceeding almost as if God was not around. That too, has usually ended in failure.

Think about this: 
       Philippians 4:13 brings these two contrasting extremes into balance: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The verse is not saying I can do it all, period. Nor is it saying Christ does it all. it is a joint project, a teamwork relationship, a partnership, with the Holy Spirit.

       Today's passage uses an example from nature to illustrate the same point. the branch without the vine or trunk soon withers and dies and produces no fruit. Teamwork is a relationship, the mode of God's operation. Be wise and team up with God. Watch excitedly for the results of your partnership in your daily accomplishments.

Prayer: O Heavenly Father, My soul silently waits for God alone; My salvation comes form Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my stronghold; I will never be shaken. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting to everlasting. Praise the Lord everybody.