Stay Connected

What good would a computer be with no power cord? Imagine getting the nicest laptop that is made with great graphics, sound, and processing speed, but no way to power the computer to make it run; no battery left and no cord to charge the battery. How frustrating would that be?

This might be a current translation of the analogy that Jesus was using in John 15, probably as the disciples were walking with Jesus near a vineyard.

John 15:5New International Version (NIV)

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

A branch which is not connected to the vine is not going to live very long, and it has no chance to creating any grapes. The only way for the branch to be useful is if it stays connected to vine. The only way for the computer to be useful is if it stays connected to a power source. The only way that we can be useful is to stay connected to our creator, redeemer, and sanctifier. Stay connected to Jesus!