The Power of Abiding in Christ and His Word

Broadcast 4125

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John 15:7 (NET) "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you."

After Elijah believed in the Lord Jesus and submitted himself to discipleship, he was excited to learn the truth in John 15:7. He was thrilled because he believed that since he was now abiding in the Lord, there was nothing he asked for that God wouldn't give him. So, he went ahead and asked the Lord for the dream car he had always fantasized about. But after waiting for months, it became evident that the Lord wasn't going to grant that particular request at that time. Confused, he decided to ask his pastor why God didn't grant his request, even though he was abiding in Christ.

His pastor asked him a simple question: "I know you're now abiding in the Lord, and it is evident because you have repented and are now abiding in His church, which is His body. But is His word truly abiding in you?"

Elijah realized that even though he could claim to be abiding in Christ, the word of Christ was not yet richly dwelling in him. He couldn't yet lay claim to the promise of John 15:7. Determined to change this, he decided to study the Word, listen to sermons, read books, and apply all diligence to fill his heart with the word of Christ (Colossians 3:16).

As he immersed himself in the Word, he noticed that his desires started changing. He realized that buying a Lamborghini was no longer a priority. Instead, he began to desire the things that God desires. He noticed that because his desires now aligned with the Lord's, it became easier for his prayers to be answered, as they now reflected God's will.

God does not usually answer prayers that are outside His will (1 John 5:14). The surest way to have prayers answered is to ensure that your requests align with God's will. The Word of God is His tool for sanctifying us and transforming us into His nature so that His will naturally becomes our will. Any believer who doesn't prioritize building their life according to God's Word will find that many of their prayers remain unanswered, and they will be unfruitful.

Go into today remembering that allowing the word of Christ to dwell in you richly is the only way to prosper in His kingdom. It is not an option for the believer; it is the only way to grow.

Prayer: Lord, from this day, help me give more priority to Your Word so that I may become more like You. Deliver me from all the distractions that seek my affection.
—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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