Abiding, A Many Faceted Wonder

Word of the Day
Beloved, abide is a gentle sounding word, yet it is encapsulated with the authoritative, trustworthy backbone of the Cross. It is encased in My shed blood. In light of this let Me share some facets of this all encompassing word as you behold Me in your heart.

There have been many times in your life and in the lives of your loved ones where I have demonstrated the many qualities of abide and what abiding means—what it asks of our relationship. The many facets and definitions of abide are a clear demonstration of what I offer. Yes, the definitions of abide are even a picture of who I am.

When I abide I endure until the end. Nothing can dissuade Me from the decision, once made. And I made it once and for all at the “Cross.” There is no going back, not even a shadow of turning. This decision was made before the worlds were formed. I remain when no one else does. I am the last one standing and will continue to stand by you to the very end.

When you wander, I remain, yet at the same time I am in search of you like a shepherd and the little sheep gone astray. I survived all the brutal assaults on My life and character thereby ensuring your survival throughout all eternity. I am a permanent, unshakable foundation not made with human hands and fixed as the rock of ages. I am steadfast, never to be swayed about by inconsistencies or shifting winds. I am steadfast even when you falter. I remain faithful when you are not.

All this I freely give to you through the Cross. I invite you to partake in the abiding place of mutual love in practical everyday ways—to experience Me moment by moment. I am an ever-present God; therefore, I am where you are—always.

What I am, you become as you abide in Me. You take of who I am in order to be like Me. You take from Me in order to fill the earth with My image. All the characteristics of who I am flow from Me to you. This isn’t an invitation for the perfect. It is an invitation for whosoever will. Are you a whosoever will? I say you are. Pull aside a moment. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Allow yourself the pleasure of My company and all else will fade away. I am near. My love is whispering, “Come and abide.”

I am the True Vine and My Father is the Vinedresser” (John 15:1 Amplified)

Dwell in Me and I will dwell in you, Live in Me and I will live in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without being vitally united to the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me (John 15:4 Amplified)

Prayer
Lord, Your ability to keep me, to make me stand in the midst of any situation is amazing. Teach me to remain in You at all times and to do so with an understanding that no matter what You never leave or forsake me for even a moment. You survived the cruelest agony depraved and tortured hearts could ever dish out and yet You interceded for forgiveness on their behalf.

I fall into Your everlasting arms of grace and mercy. I fall into Your heart of limitless love that I might be like You, that I might be in the lives of others like You are in me. Teach me to abide in You in every circumstance of my life, whether they be pleasurable or painful.

Teach me to be like You. I partake of all You have done for me and acknowledge Your ever-present heart. I am never alone for You are with me. I cling to You. I abide in You and out of me rivers of living water will flow to those around me and drench the dry places of their lives. I am responding to Your whisper and I come to abide. Amen

Reflect And Journal

1. Have you ever thought of the word abide in this way?
2. Choose an aspect of the word you most need to focus on and receive it from Him.
3. Take some time and confess these traits over your heart and life as you think on Him.