“Plant your roots in Christ and let Him be the foundation for your life.” Colossians 2:7 CEV
This scripture captures the purpose and essence of this blog. Every oak, no matter how mighty and tall, if its roots are none or shallow, will eventually, under pressure or storm, fall. Jesus described this phenomenon in Mark 4:5, in which a sower planted seed into shallow soil.
“The seed sprouted quickly, but soon wilted and died because it didn’t have deep roots.” (NLT)
In further explaining the story, Jesus adds in verse 16 that the seed represents those who hear the Good News of the Gospel, and “immediately receive it with joy.” But,
since they “don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s Word.” (NLT)
Our daily lives and attentions are so drawn to the branches and leaves of life–and certainly beautiful are the birds nesting, the fruit growing. Our roots, on the other hand, are something we often take for granted. If they were there to get our tree growing in the first place, they must still be there, right?? But roots require constant nourishment and watering. If they are taken for granted, they not only lose their strength and stability, but they deprive the whole tree of its source of life.
It is so important as a Christian to take the time not only build our branches, but also to deepen our roots. The pages and archives of this blog are the record of my roots lengthening, stretching and strengthening as I become more established in the faith and the Savior I cherish, by reading His Word and gaining insight from the Holy Spirit. I share my thoughts with you in the hopes that they serve to further establish and strengthen you as well.
My prayer for each of you is,
“that Christ would dwell in your hearts through faith–that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to…know the love of Christ.” Eph 3:17-18 ESV.
There is no stronger foundation upon which to build ones life than Christ alone. He is the richest soil, and the firmest ground.
