A deep-rooted foundation allows followers of Jesus to grow in God’s truth and deeper their faith. Without this foundation, it is impossible to stand strong.
“Let your roits flow down into Him andlet your lives by built up in Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth, you were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness” – Colossians 2:7
It is important as followers of Jesus to plant our roots deep in the truth of who Jesus is. When the storms of the world come blowing in. It can be easy to falter if our roots are shallow. When we are nurtured constantly by God’s truth, we will grow maturely. When we face the storms of life, we may sway in the wine, but we will remain firmly planted. Carefully watering and feeding ourselves in God’s truth is what maintains a good foundation for our souls.
I was never so thankful to be rooted in Christ when the covid pandemic hit. I seen so many people at that time overcome by panic and fear, because they did not have a strong foundation to stand on.
Being rooted in Jesus provides numerous benefits including inner peace and stability in challenging times, guidance for daily life, a sense of purpose, increased wisdom, the strength to resist temptation, the ability to grow spiritually, and a foundation for a strong relationship with God.
Being a member of a church will never provide you with all of these. This comes from having a relationship with God.
The root of being connected to Jesus is important because it’s a source of life.
If a branch is not connected to the vine, the branch is good for nothing. By itself, the branch is simply a dead stick and good for nothing but to be burned. We have to be connected to something to grow.
When the storms of the world come blowing in, it can be easy to falter if your roots are shallow. When we are matured consistently by God’s truth, we will have a strong root system. When the storms of life come, we may swat in the wind, but we will remain firmly planted.
We have to stay invested in our root system, constantly watering ourselves on the “living water,” and feeding ourselves on the “bread of life” to maintain a strong foundation for our souls.
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