Hey, ‘too-busy’ believer, listen: ‘‘He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing’ (John 15:5). Want greater results? Spend more time with God! Want to abound more? Abide more! It’s the branch with the strongest, least-obstructed connection to the vine that has the greatest potential for fruitfulness. But look out! A hundred-and-one things will arise daily to keep you from spending quality time with God. And as for an extended period set aside to wait in His presence – that’ll take an effort equal to an Act of Congress! Ten times in six verses Jesus says, ‘Abide.’ Why? Because it’s not natural! Jesus knew that in the coming years His disciples would be called upon to produce enough fruit to turn the world upside-down. But you can’t even begin to have that kind of impact without first achieving the one thing you’re most likely to forget – more of Him! Today, you’ve two options: (1) ‘If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered’ (John 15:6). The word withered means worthless. Don’t spend your life on worthless things! God’s will is that you should bear fruit, ‘‘and that your fruit should remain’’ (John 15:16). Influence beyond your life span! A legacy that’s eternal – that should be your goal! (2) If you stay closely connected to Him, if you draw spiritual nourishment from Him, if you allow the power that flows through Him to flow through you, nothing will keep you from reaching the most abundant life possible!