Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

John 15:5 AMPC  I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.

A vital truth which all who will live a fruitful life in Christ will discover is that,

APART FROM CHRIST, WE CAN DO NOTHING.  It will take some people, many years of try and error, of failing upon failing, for them to arrive at this conclusion. Whatever you do, you will come to the vital realization that, WITHOUT GOD MAN CAN DO NOTHING.

This was the main secret of Jesus’ life. His understanding of this truth, made him keep an endless contact with God, even though he was equal with God. The Bible says in John 18:1‭-‬2,

“When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.”

Mark 1:35

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

This was Jesus’ custom. He was always in close connection with God. It was his custom to always separate himself from everyone and everything to be with God in prayer. He did this so often that Judas knew exactly where to find him for the betrayal. This was extremely vital for his success in life so he didn’t miss it.

How come YOU are so busy, that you can’t spend time with the life force that sustains you? How do you expect to thrive and survive when you are not in VITAL UNION with the Lord Christ? You might be moving up and down and think you are fine, but, Friend, you are seriously lacking in the vital elements that your life needs, if you are not in constant fellowship with Christ. ABIDE IN HIM. Hallelujah!

                GRACEFUL MORNING