Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus the Anointed One, who grant us every spiritual blessing in these heavenly realms where we live in the Anointed, not because of anything we have done, but because of what He has done for us.
Observation
There are blessings that we receive by abiding in Christ.
We bear fruit: When we remain on the Vine we bear Spiritual Fruit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control).
We are protected: When we remain in Christ we are shielded by faith, salvation, truth, and peace. We also can take up the Spirit as our offensive weapon.
We know the heart of God: When we remain in Christ we see has Christ sees. Our hearts both break and rejoices with His.
We receive heavenly wisdom: When we are IN Christ, we receive heavenly wisdom to know the things that are not obvious to others. We are given direction for each step we take and are enlightened to what is truly going on around us.
These blessings affect our relationships and gradually transform us and the world around us. This is not because of our own goodness, but because of His. It is through Christ and Christ alone that these blessings are accessible to us.
Application
Each day I wake up it is like Christmas morning. Downstairs waiting for me is every Spiritual Blessing that I could ever want. Yet many mornings I walk by the gifts God has placed for me and never receive or open them. Why? Because on these mornings, I am not IN Christ I am IN me. I desire to wake up every day excited to receive the blessings God has waiting for me. I desire to live a blessed life...who wouldn't? Yet desire is not enough. The only way for me to live a blessed life is to remain IN Christ!
Prayer
You are the TRUE VINE and I am the branch. I choose to remain in You today and forevermore. Thank You for the undeserved blessings My King and I ask that Your grace always keep me close to You. I know that in myself I am weak and wicked, but IN YOU I can do all things.
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