Fruit Juice - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Saturday, March 29, 2020
by RBC Ministries

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Fruit Juice

Bible in a Year: Judges 7-8, Luke 5:1-16

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.
John 15:5

Today's Scripture & Insight: John 15:5-8

A thrift-store bargain, the lamp seemed perfect for my home officeâ€”the right color, size, and price. Back at home, however, when I plugged in the cord, nothing happened. No light. No power. No juice.

No problem, my husband assured me. "I can fix that. Easy." As he took the lamp apart, he saw the trouble immediately. The plug wasn't connected to anything. Without wiring to a source of power, the "perfect" pretty lamp was useless.

The same is true for us. Jesus told His disciples, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit." But then he added this reminder: "Apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).

This teaching was given in a grape-growing region, so His disciples readily understood it. Grapevines are hardy plants, and their branches tolerate vigorous pruning. Cut off from their life source, however, the branches are worthless deadwood. So it is with us.

As we remain in Jesus and let His words dwell in us, we're wired to our life sourceâ€”Christ Himself. "This is to my Father's glory," said Jesus, "that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples" (v. 8). Such a fruitful outcome needs daily nourishment, however. Freely, God provides it through the Scriptures and His love. So plug in and let the juice flow!

By: Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for you to remain in Jesus? How has He equipped you to bear fruit for Him?

All-powerful God, empower me to remain in You and allow Your loving Word to yield good fruit in me.

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