John 15:10
If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

Application: 

Jesus told his disciples, Remain in my love (15:9). How do we do that? Jesus said, If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love. Love for Jesus results in obedience. And obedience produces a deeper relationship with Him. The Son wants us to enjoy the intimate loving relationship He shares with the Father (15:10).*

15:11 Jesus’s goal in teaching his disciples was that their joy would be complete. Joy is an internal stability despite external circumstances, rooted in the knowledge that God is in control. It is a settled assurance and quiet confidence in God’s sovereignty that leads to the decision to praise Him. Notice that Jesus offered them his own joy. So, if your joy tank is empty, Jesus will let you borrow some of his.*

15:15 Jesus told his disciples that they were not just servants to him; they were his friends. A master doesn’t reveal things to a servant, but friends do. Jesus had made known to his disciples everything he had heard from his Father.*

The question always on my mind is: have I grieved the Holy Spirit today (Ephesians 4:30)? Everyone loves blessings; everyone loves healings. However, our goal in obeying the Lord should not be what He gives, but His presence every hour of the day. At His presence is the fullness of joy, Psalm 16:11, and with Him by my side, I will not be in need (Psalm 23:1). The primary goal of God the Father is to transform us into the image of His Son (Romans 8:29) and have an ultimate, intimate relationship with His people, not based on what we do (religion) but what Jesus Christ has done for us.

*References: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1052.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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