Rooted in Christ - Together

"As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, 

so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him 

and established in the faith, as you have been taught,

 abounding in it with thanksgiving." 

(Colossians 2:6-7 NKJV)

 

    To walk in Christ, to conform to His image (Romans 8:29), and reverently imitate Him (1 Corinthians 11:1) means that we are obedient to all of  God's commands and instructions as we follow Jesus' example of obedience (1 Peter 2:21-24, John 15:10-14). 

 

    To know Christ's example and learn God's commands we must be established in the faith (Romans 10:17), have firm roots in the Truth (John 14:6) allowing the Truth to transform us (Romans 12:1-2, ) and build us up (Ephesians 4:15-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 3:18)!

 

    Think of all the blessings that can come when we are 'rooted and built up in Christ' TOGETHER! 

 

    For one thing, as stated in an earlier post, we all flee the same things and we all pursue the same things (2 Timothy 2:22)! That in itself is a wonderful help and blessing - to know that you're not alone and have others around you who are striving toward the same goal! 

 

    What are some other blessings that come from being rooted in Christ together?

 

    Among our brethren we can find examples of faithfulness, integrity, courage, honesty, humility, brotherly love, respect shown to elders, patience, forgiveness, diligence, and 'get-back-up-and-keep-trying-ness,' but our roots are also bound together with those who are inconsistent, weak, frail, and full of fret. Just as we gain strength from those stronger (longer in the faith) than us, so too can the weak and frail benefit from our example (Romans 6:1-2; 15:1-2) as we show love, compassion, and care for them, encouraging them to trust more in God and rely wholly on His goodness!! 

 

    Together we can encourage one another, edify one another, and help one another become established in the faith! Not just established in the faith but to ABOUND in it - FLOURISH IN IT! - when we are thankful for all the blessings we have in Christ and in being part of His church!

 

    Think on all the blessings you have through your brethren - those who helped you, encouraged you;  those who have caused you to dig deeper and put your love and faith into action - think on them all, thank God for them for helping you stay rooted and for giving you more opportunity to be built up better and stronger!  

 

    Being rooted in Christ together is a wonderful, wonderful blessing!