John 15:16 (TPT): "You didn't choose me, but I've chosen and commissioned you to go into the world to bear fruit. And your fruit will last, because whatever you ask of my Father, for my sake, He will give it to you!"

Jesus taught that His grace has the ability to save and empower us; and our remaining in union with Him sets us up to stay Kingdom focused, obtain good success, and bear fruit that will last. He also taught the way to live in this empowering grace is by loving Him, and staying in constant fellowship with Him. Prioritizing time to hear His heart, receive His love, and exchange our contaminated thoughts for His Own becomes our life source. That's because His thoughts are filled with life and peace from His written Word. Our fruitfulness comes from the intimate working together with the Holy Spirit, and Jesus showed us how to live in complete unity with Him, as a man. He had the same limitations, restrictions, temptations and emotions we have. It was His yielded life that produced such joy, peace, and power to live each moment representing His Father well. He demonstrated how man really does live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Determine to study the life of Jesus from His Word; take note of every aspect of His life as your own personal model; and enjoy the privilege of being in a most fruitful partnership with the Holy Spirit - for life.