I am the True Vine–John 15:1
All earthly things are the shadows of heavenly realities–the expression, in cre-
ated, visible forms, of the invisible glory of God. The Life and the Truth are
in Heaven; on earth we have figures and shadows of the heavenly truths. When
Jesus says: ”I am the true Vine,” He tells us that all the vines of earth are
pictures and emblems of Himself. He is the divine reality, of which they are the
created expression. They all point to Him, and preach Him, and reveal Him. If
you would know Jesus, study the vine.
How many eyes have gazed on and admired a great vine with its beautiful
fruit. Come and gaze on the heavenly Vine till your eye turns from all else to
admire Him. How many, in a sunny clime, sit and rest under the shadow of a
vine. Come and be still under the shadow of the true Vine, and rest under it
from the heat of the day. What countless numbers rejoice in the fruit of the
vine! Come, and take, and eat of the heavenly fruit of the true Vine, and let
your soul say: ”I sat under His shadow with great delight, and His fruit was
sweet to my taste.”
I am the true Vine.–This is a heavenly mystery. The earthly vine can teach
you much about this Vine of Heaven. Many interesting and beautiful points of
comparison suggest themselves, and help us to get conceptions of what Christ
meant. But such thoughts do not teach us to know what the heavenly Vine
really is, in its cooling shade, and its life-giving fruit. The experience of this is
part of the hidden mystery, which none but Jesus Himself, by His Holy Spirit,
can unfold and impart.
I am the true Vine.–The vine is the living Lord, who Himself speaks, and
gives, and works all that He has for us. If you would know the meaning and
power of that word, do not think to find it by thought or study; these may
help to show you what you must get from Him to awaken desire and hope and
prayer, but they cannot show you the Vine. Jesus alone can reveal Himself. He
gives His Holy Spirit to open the eyes to gaze upon Himself, to open the heart
to receive Himself. He must Himself speak the word to you and me.

Just a little study I have started to read it by Andrew Murray. Enjoy..