Jesus’ teaching on the vine and branches summarizes our three most basic and important commitments in life: Commitment to Christ, to the body of Christ, and to the work of Christ in the world. We abide in the Lord through prayer and attention to God’s Word. We love one another because we are all beloved in Christ. We bear much fruit that will last as the natural result of God’s life flowing through us in community. Application: Form your life around these three commitments to Christ.
