There is a word that runs through Jesus' farewell discourse and appears eleven times in John 15:1-17 in one form or another. It can be translated as abide, remain, stay, continue, dwell. As we abide in our homes during the pandemic, we need to remember that we must abide in Jesus to bear fruit, to glorify the Father, and to be filled with joy!
While the Old Testament is still valid, we also have the message of the one who was raised from the dead.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
