team concept

It sounds so incredible for Jesus to say that in himself he can do nothing.
In John 5:19,30 he makes these radical statements.
He, the sinless, perfect man was not able to do anything outside of his
relationship with the Father. This seems to be the original
team concept. God, the Trinity doesn’t really exist without a relationship.
This is a must. Without a relationship within himself whom could he have
existed to? Existence doesn’t make sense without an interaction.
During his earthly life Jesus was surrounded by his disciples.
Even though he had times when he withdrew from their company,
He chose them to be with himself. Mark 3:14
Working together with his disciples probably wasn’t always
the fastest way to get things done. He had to wait for them, explain,
correct, explain again and keep on waiting. Later these men were
known as the ones who had been with Jesus.
In the times of their trials and disappointments their history with Jesus
was their strength. As they had known Jesus in the flesh, their prayers
after his resurrection, must have been very specific and personal.
They were speaking to their best friend.
“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.” John 15:5
In the times when we feel like a rotten apple hanging down, we can comfort
ourselves with the fact that we at least are hanging down in the right tree.