Abiding in Jesus and bearing fruit

To bear fruit in our lives, we must abide in Jesus and recognize our dependence on Him. Without this connection, our efforts are futile. Jesus guarantees that if we abide in Him, we will bear much fruit. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and their accomplishments, but Jesus reminds us that our focus should be on abiding in Him rather than following worldly patterns. Our purpose is to glorify God by bearing abundant and lasting fruit.