Colossians 2:6-7 KJV
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
It all starts with the idea of the first sentence. It starts with receiving Christ. All the promises that God made are only activated when we have received the Person of Christ, the one who is able to bring all of God's promises to pass. It also does not end there; you must continue in him and grow in your knowledge of him.
What this extract emphasizes is an understanding of the faith we have received and God's expectations for our lives. You cannot go far with God if your roots do not go down in him. If the slightest wind can shift your focus, if the slightest storm can cause disquiet in your heart, making you doubt the efficacy of God's Word, if the slightest noise around you produces noise in your spirit, then you need to check your heart and its contents. Are you truly rooted in God, and are you growing up on his nourishment alone? Are you sure there are no other options open to you? Can your heart give thanks to God in ALL circumstances? If you cannot answer these in the affirmative, please check your status again. Check where you stand. God is always there, so if he feels far away, check if you have not moved away or shifted your focus away.
Keep your eyes and heart on Him always, your life, impact, purpose, destiny and eternity depend on it. His time of favour is here.
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