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. ~ Colossians 2:7 (NLT)
Many of us want results, but we don’t want to take the time to let our roots grow deep in Christ. Why? Because of laziness. We are spiritually lazy. Our flesh often controls us, and because of that, our spirit man suffers.
Root growth takes discipline. It means we sacrifice our time for quiet time in the Word and with God. It means prayer when it feels dry, and obedience when it’s inconvenient. Why? Because without deep roots, there will be no lasting fruit. Spiritual growth isn’t about hype or emotion. It’s not about just showing up on Sunday. It’s about digging down when no one sees. If we want to be strong in faith, we have to stop feeding the flesh and start feeding the spirit.
We have to wake up our spiritman and crucify our flesh. We have to awaken from our spiritual slumber that has kept us from growing deep enough roots that our fruit bearing trees will withstand the storms. We have to be spiritually awake.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Nurture Your Roots.