Remain in Me

Aug 14, 2025    Dr. Brad Patterson

ruit Grows from Connection, Not Striving


 John 15:5 (ESV)

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit…”


 Devotional

You weren’t called to perform—you were called to abide.

A branch doesn’t force fruit—it just stays connected to the vine.

Your strength, joy, and fruitfulness don’t come from trying harder. They come from remaining in Him.

So slow down. Breathe. Stay close to Jesus—and fruit will follow.


 Takeaway of the Day

• “I am the vine…” – Who are you drawing strength from today?

• “Abides in Me…” – What’s keeping you from staying close to Jesus?

• “Bears much fruit…” – Are you producing or pretending?


 Prayer

Jesus, help me abide in You. Let everything in my life flow from intimacy with You. I trust You to produce the fruit. Amen.