John 15:5
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Several years ago I read a brief biographical sketch about the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. He was the President at the close of the Civil War and a very interesting man. Let me give you just a few glimpses into what he was like. Grant graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point. His roommate at the Academy, Fred Dent, said that in all the time they roomed together, Ulysses never used vulgarity or profanity. Wow!
Fred spoke highly of Ulysses to his sister, Julia, and finally introduced them in 1844. Ulysses fell in love with Julia and began to court her. It is told that his proposal was somewhat unusual. They were crossing a stream and he told Julia to cling to him and he would see that they made it safely across.
When they reached the other side, Ulysses told Julia if she would cling to him the rest of their life, he would like for her to become his wife. SHE CLUNG! We are told that they were one of the most loving couples ever to occupy the White House. They insisted on being together on every occasion. They held hands and always enjoyed their times together. Their children reported that there was never any animosity between them.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if people see us as walking so close to God that it is as though we are holding hands? I do not desire for that to sound sacrilegious or flippant, but as an example of our love for the One who died in order that we might be as little children walking hand in hand with our Lord, in confidence, trust, and total dependence.
Blessings dear hearts. Cling to God, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil