Are you spending time in God's Word to know Him—or just to prepare for the next thing you have to teach?

In this episode, I share a personal conviction that surfaced after realizing much of my Bible study had become preparation for sermons, podcast episodes, and ministry rather than simply pursuing fellowship with Christ. Ministry is a good thing, but when serving Jesus begins to replace sitting with Him, we've gotten the order backwards.

Jesus never tells us to manufacture fruit—He calls us to abide in Him. From that relationship, everything else flows.

We'll look at what Scripture teaches about abiding in Christ, the story of Mary and Martha, and Jesus' invitation to drink deeply from the source of living water before pouring into others.

In this episode:

• Why ministry should never replace personal fellowship with God

• The connection between abiding in Christ and bearing fruit

• What Mary and Martha teach us about this concept

• Why Jesus is the source of "living water"

• The warning of broken cisterns in Jeremiah 2

• A challenging question for pastors, teachers, and all Christians

Whether you're a pastor, Bible teacher, ministry volunteer, podcaster, or simply someone who wants to grow in your walk with Christ, I hope this conversation encourages you to pursue God first—not merely what you can produce for Him.

If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with someone serving in ministry, and leaving a comment below:

How do you keep your personal relationship with Christ from being overshadowed by serving Him?

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