The Vineyard- March 23, 2014

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Philippians 4:10-23

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          I Can Endure All Things

o   In this passage is perhaps one of the most misapplied verses in all of scripture.  What Paul is really expressing is a dependency on Christ that allows him to endure anything that comes his way.  Would you be able to endure poverty, hardship, persecution, and sorrow if Christ was all you had?

-          Generosity as an Act of Worship

o   Paul says that when we bear the burdens of others by sharing with them, that our gifts rise to God as a fragrant aroma.  Do you view giving to others as an act of worship?  When you look at it that way, are you more likely to be generous?

-          Greet Every Christian

o   Are you willing to greet every brother and sister in Christ?  If not, why?  How would Jesus feel about Christians not speaking to one another?

Pray that we will see Christ as being so sufficient in our lives, that we will be able to endure all things. 

Pray that we will see chances to give to others as what they truly are, opportunities to worship God with our generosity.

Pray that God will heal any rifts that exist between you and other Christians.