COLOSSIANS 2:6-7 - HEAVENLY POTTING SOIL

Heavenly Potting Soil

We talk about being rooted and grounded in the faith…

What exactly does that mean?

A plant with strong roots weathers more storms

Although those roots are unseen.

We are planted in the fertile soil of Christ;

And as we give him complete control,

Those roots grow stronger and deeper each day

And keep us grounded as life’s storms roll.

For that our lives overflow with thankfulness

And bloom as a beautiful flower.

For as we are rooted and built up in Christ,

We live by his Spirit’s power.

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, 

continue to live in him,

rooted and built up in him, 

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness.”

Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)

rhizŏō⁴⁴⁹² – to root (fig. become stable): - root.

pĕrissĕuō⁴⁰⁵² – to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (trans) to cause to superabound or excel: - (make, more) abound, (have, have more ) abundance, (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).

            I enjoy growing flowers in my garden, and over the years I’ve learned the importance of the right kind of soil in producing showier flowers. I get rid of weeds, loosen the dirt, work in peat moss and topsoil, and for some types of flowers add bone meal or plant food. After hours of preparation, I’m ready to plant my annuals. In order for those flowers to root into the new soil, I keep them properly watered and place in the proper amount of sunshine.

            We are planted into the Lord as soon as we give him our lives. However, for our roots to grow strong in him, we need to feed and water them and stay in the light. We feed and water our relationship with Christ by reading his word and listening to godly teachers. We stay in the light by cultivating relationships with other believers and avoiding those situations that plunge us into temptation’s darkness. “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (I John 1:7 NIV)

            When my plants are planted in good soil, fed, watered, and in proper lighting, they produce magnificent flowers.  Flowers seem to glorify God with their whole being. When we are rooted and grounded in our faith, we do the same thing. The Lord produces a life in us that is overflowing with thankfulness. Giving thanks to the Lord is the equivalent of a rose in full bloom – fantastically beautiful whether it is a large rose or one of my miniatures.  We can be God’s garden of gorgeous flowers if we cultivate our relationship with Jesus.

            Father, help my roots grow stronger each day and allow my life to bloom so that others may see your glory and glorify you also.