The verse that we will recite together for meditation today is from the New Testament, John 15:5. This verse warns the disciples of Jesus and us that if we do not draw close to the Lord Jesus and practice His words by the Holy Spirit, we are accomplishing nothing. The Apostle John records in this Gospel seven introductions to the "I am" parables that Jesus used to teach his disciples. The "I am the vine" in this section is the last "I am ......". . If you know a little about vine cultivation and pruning, it is easy to understand that a tree has roots, and when a branch leaves the tree, it is cut off from the source of life and will soon wither and die. After the Last Supper and before the betrayal, Jesus taught and exhorted his disciples to always rely on the Lord and keep his word by the Holy Spirit. May the peace of God's presence in Emmanuel come to you and me, too. (translation from DeepL.com/translator)