I think Jesus must have had Psalm 1:3-4 in mind when He said, I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. (John 15:5-6) Jesus and the author of Psalm 1 describe two types of people, those who abide in the Lord and bear fruit, and those who dry up because they … [Continue reading...]
