Continuity

Colossians 2:6-7 NIV:
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

There is a need to understand exactly what the journey into eternal life is all about. Many things have been said and preached but the only standard must be what God himself has said in His Word. There are some basic truths revealed in the verses quoted above that will help our walk as Christians and which will give meaning to all our experiences as we journey into eternal life.
First and foremost, the owner of eternity has specified the way: the receiving of Christ Jesus as Lord. He has not promoted any other way, action, thought or reasoning; the way is through Jesus Christ. We all struggle to add meaning and value through our lives; we seek to do things, say things or be something thag qualifies us for eternity but we can never be truly redeemed until we have identified with the Redeemer himself. He alone is the way to God, and the seal of our redemption when this present life ends.
Secondly, we must grow in Him. No parent is pleased: if a child remains the same size, intellect and mentality all through his/her growing years. It is the same with God. When he has called us, we owe it to Him to grow in our knowledge, understanding and dependence of and on Him. We cannot remain babes forever, constantly being fed and never being dependable or trustworthy. We must take root in Him first before we can ever bear fruit. No tree bears fruit first before it takes root. It is the depth of the roots that determine the quality of the fruits. How deep are your roots then? Can the principles and priorities of your life stand the test of time? Do they find inspiration from the true vine or are they just from a heart that is unprincipled, unanchored and directionless?
Also, there is a need for the right attitude and content. Thankfulness and gratitude are virtues no man can fake. If you have it, it will show in your life's output. We find it convenient when all is well, but we struggle with gratitude when all looks rough. Our understanding of who we are and to whom we belong will go a long way in helping us understand the importance of a grateful heart.
May our lives be a worthy reflection and example of  the grace of God. May his life be our reality and his home our eternal dwelling. His time of favour is here.