Colossians 2: 6 Since you have accepted
Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with him. 7 Keep your roots deep in him,
build your lives on him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught.
And be filled with thanksgiving.
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Shaken at the experience
of being robbed, I could not sleep. What if the bad guys are still out there? I
started thinking of ways to “protect” myself, but came to the same conclusion
each time. I was helpless.
- I felt unsafe.
- I wondered why things like this happened to me.
- I felt weak and alone.
Paul gives some
advice from the LORD. “Since you have accepted CHRIST JESUS as LORD, live in
union with HIM.” This message was for preparation versus encouragement. He
tells everyone to have deep roots in HIM to face difficult times.
My Observations
Unity in CHRIST
enables me to go through difficulties with a clear head.
Deep roots in
CHRIST brings HIS Word to mind when I need it most.
Building my life on
CHRIST gives me a firm foundation that never changes, is always there and does
not falter.
There are a lot of scary
things out there these days. I mean, the fear of the day has humans shifting
from one solution to the next. Some problems seem impossible for me to fix. BUT
GOD says “I got this!”
When I place my total
faith in CHRIST, then even the most difficult of circumstances tend to clear up
in ways I did not imagine. HE gives me the weapon of “thanksgiving” which slays
the enemy of fear, doubt and worry. I am grateful for CHRIST and HIS sacrifice
for me.
Challenge
- What does it mean to live in union with CHRIST?
- What do you think the writer means by “keep your roots deep in HIM?”
- Will you relook at your circumstance with the foundation of CHRIST so HE will make your faith stronger today?
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