Abide

It's not about how great your faith is; its about trusting in God's great faithfulness - Hudson Taylor

"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 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." ~ John 15:4-6

His words ring loud and clear.

Jesus stands in a hot and dusty street, a crowd surrounding him as far as the eye can see;
and he declares to everyone listening,
the key to life abundant.

Abide in me, and let me abide in you, for apart from me you shall wither.

It is clear.
and yet... I so often fall into deep slumber.
aware, yet content in my comfort to continue slumbering;
Awaken! Awaken yourself for your beloved stands near...
oh how hard can my heart possibly be?
awaken, for he will not share his heart with strangers or standby's.
awake, for life begins
in the presence of Jesus.
Let not the distractions of the world lull you...
lull you away
from love incorrupt.

Abide