Abide in Christ

“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” 
(I John 2:6)

In his gospel, John records the words of Jesus concerning the coming of the Holy Spirit to abide with us forever. He tells us also, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” (John 14:16; 15:4)

To abide means to, “be at home,” to be attached. When we abide in our houses we are at home. We are attached. We feel like we belong. We feel good there. We are comfortable with our surroundings. We are abiding.

He that declares that he is abiding in Christ should feel at home with Him. He should feel more at home with Christ than with the things of Satan. If one is uncomfortable with Christ down here think how much more uncomfortable he would feel in heaven.

Finally, if Christ abides in us He should feel at home with us and be welcome. If He abides He is to preside.