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 2:7
Jesus, I know You are with me.
Help me focus on Your presence in my heart, soul, and mind.
Read today’s passage again a few times. Then write a one-sentence prayer of response to the passage before you keep reading.
If a big tree had tiny, shallow roots, it would fall over the first time a little wind blew. It would be like a really tall person having little newborn-baby-sized feet. Plus, tiny, shallow roots wouldn’t allow enough water and nutrients to wick up from the ground into the tree to keep it hydrated and healthy. It’s like trying to drink a thick milkshake with a tiny, coffee-stirring-sized straw. Roots are important for stability and for nourishment.
If trees have good roots that grow deep down into the soil, those trees will be healthy, stable, and fruitful.
If followers of Jesus have good roots that grow deep down into their relationship with Jesus, they’ll be healthy, stable, and fruitful too.
REFLECT:
How can having deep roots in Jesus help His followers be healthy people, be stable when times get tough, and be fruitful with their lives? What are some things you can do to grow deep roots in Jesus?
RESPOND:
Thank God for the invitation to say yes to Him through our relationship with Jesus. Ask Him to help you develop the discipline you need to grow deep roots as you abide in Him.