Vine Life

“...that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love...” Eph. 3:16-17

When you pray as Paul did, that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith, what are you asking? What is it for Christ to dwell in your heart?

This is Vine life. You abide in Christ through frequent communion and by meditation on Him. Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you” (John 15:4). There is also this way in which Christ dwells in you, the faithful believer.

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians is identical to what Jesus was trying to convey to His followers in the gospel account. To experience a mutual abiding relationship with Jesus Christ means that by faith you must submit to Him. The life of Jesus Christ will flow through you, producing fruit and energy. When your thoughts focus squarely on Him, you will gain His perspective and even the heaviest of life’s situations become opportunities for tremendous victory. Your love for Christ will grow - you will take on His likeness.

1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a Holy Nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

Is Christ dwelling in your heart right now? Don’t miss out. Submit to Him. Ask the Holy Spirit’s help. Exercise your faith each day on the growing knowledge you have of Jesus Christ.