S. Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
O. Paul teaches us that we live our lives the same way that we received Jesus - by faith. By faith we are to develop strong spiritual roots to build ourselves up spiritually in the faith. As we do this, our lives should have an overflow of gratitude (thankfulness).
Developing, nurturing and building up your faith is important. We develop strong “in Christ” roots to protect us from false teachings (gnosticism in this context) also referred elsewhere as “every wind of doctrine” (Eph. 4:14)
A. I have committed my life to developing strong spiritual disciplines (prayer, bible reading-study, witnessing) and teaching them to others - so that with a strong root system we can withstand attacks from the enemy, identify and reject false teachings that may come our way.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. I’m filled with gratitude for Jesus and the great salvation He has given to all those who believe in Him. Thank you for the filling and leading of the Holy Spirit Thank you for mentors who have played important roles in teaching me and helping me develop strong biblical disciplines. Continue to strengthen and energize me to also mentor and teach others these disciplines to develop a strong spiritual root system. In Jesus’ name I praise and ask these things.
