Christianity is an action.

It is many things — philosophy, theology, tradition — but it is action first. More than book knowledge, more than great conviction, Christianity moves believers to Godly action.

When Jesus encourages people to remain in His word, He isn’t talking about walking around with scripture under their nose. The people in His time wouldn’t have had access to the travel size Old Testament. Jesus’ words hadn’t been written down yet. They were just beginning to infiltrate people’s spirits.

The word “remain” in today’s verse means “abide” or “to be as one with.” Jesus said we are His disciples when we live His words, when we abide in Him, when we act as Him, all day, every day.

The Holy Spirit changes us. We wear evidence of Him in our decisions, in how we treat our family, our co-workers, our neighbors, that person who stole our parking space, and that mom with the screaming child on the seat next to us.

Love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness and self-control are our dress. We cover our bodies with them.

Our unsteady hormones, our tired limbs, our wavering feelings have to be covered in prayer and God’s words. That’s how we “remain” with Christ: taking action and continually seeking God.