Our relationship with Christ is vita, and so is our relationship with His word. Here is a verse that addresses both being in Christ and His word being in us.
John 15:7If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (NKJV)
The word "abide" here means to dwell and to be at home with, it speaks of an ongoing and developed relationship, not a quick or casual one. As we are in love with Jesus and keep in close relationship with Him, and as His word dwells in us, we are told that our prayers will be answered. Being in sync with Him and His word helps to keep our focus and perspective right.
One more thing about this verse; His "word" is the Greek word rhema (Strongs #4487) which is the living and inspired word. This is the fresh word or today's manna, that is a wonderful benefit of a close personal relationship with the Lord.
Here is this verse in three other translations;
But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. (Message)
If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. (Amplified)
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! (NLT)
May the truth of this verse be an inspiration to us all and help us become closer to and deeper in relationship with Jesus Christ. And may answered prayer flow as never before.
God bless you all – be enriched in Him.
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