And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as
your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him,
and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the
truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7
Our Christian life can be compared to that of a tree growing by a river. We are the tree that has accepted Christ as our Lord and given everything to Him. Paul says just as we were saved, we should walk. How were we saved then? Was it just something that happened? Or was there more to it? Let’s remember that before you were saved you were heading straight for an eternity of darkness without God. While you were dangling before the fire of hell, God snatched you from the flames. Pretty dramatic, but that is how it was. In that same way we are to live. Not as just some soul who was lost and now found, but as a person who has been given back life and a chance to live.
Now our tree grows by the river of Christ. He is the water that feeds us daily, and the sunshine that helps us to grow. Our roots must dig deeper into Him every moment, or else when the winds of the world comes thrashing through, we will topple over. The faith we have in Him is what keeps us going from day to day. He holds us up and keeps us strong.
Even though at times you may feel the river is drying up, there is always more for you. Jesus is ready to lavish you with His presence when you seek Him. He wants to pour life into you, but that can only happen when we ready His word, and follow its direction. His way is the only way to find life. And when you seek Him, you will be even more thankful day by day for the salvation He has given.
Colossians 2:6-7
Our Christian life can be compared to that of a tree growing by a river. We are the tree that has accepted Christ as our Lord and given everything to Him. Paul says just as we were saved, we should walk. How were we saved then? Was it just something that happened? Or was there more to it? Let’s remember that before you were saved you were heading straight for an eternity of darkness without God. While you were dangling before the fire of hell, God snatched you from the flames. Pretty dramatic, but that is how it was. In that same way we are to live. Not as just some soul who was lost and now found, but as a person who has been given back life and a chance to live.
Now our tree grows by the river of Christ. He is the water that feeds us daily, and the sunshine that helps us to grow. Our roots must dig deeper into Him every moment, or else when the winds of the world comes thrashing through, we will topple over. The faith we have in Him is what keeps us going from day to day. He holds us up and keeps us strong.
Even though at times you may feel the river is drying up, there is always more for you. Jesus is ready to lavish you with His presence when you seek Him. He wants to pour life into you, but that can only happen when we ready His word, and follow its direction. His way is the only way to find life. And when you seek Him, you will be even more thankful day by day for the salvation He has given.
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