Wednesday April 25 2012:
Colossians
2:7. “Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so
you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for
all he has done.”
When I plant my garden every
spring, it is an exciting time for me. I
dig the soil and remove any weeds that
have sprung up then I carefully carve the rows in straight lines and
meticulously drop the tiny seeds into the prepared beds, cover them and mark
each row with the seed packages proudly displayed at the end of each row. I water whenever moisture is required, deeply
so the roots will descend and grow strong, pull the weeds so they can’t hinder
growth and watch and wait for the tiny seedlings to rise up. There is nothing more rewarding!
If I scattered the seeds into the dirt at
random and just hoped they would grow I’m afraid I would not be rewarded,
perhaps a few chutes would grow despite my neglect but certainly not the crop I
have when I nurture and care for my garden.
Paul instructs us to draw
nourishment from Christ Jesus by letting our roots go down into him. If we desire the blessings and closeness of a
personal Christ, than we need to spend
time, nurturing our relationship with him.
There is only one way to do this and that is by reading his Word and
talking to him and Paul tells us to let our lives overflow with Thanksgiving
for all he has done. A relationship needs care, often we neglect our Saviour
more than the other relationships or commitments. Let’s encourage our “roots”
to go down into Him!
Prayer for today: Dear
Lord, Forgive me for neglecting my relationship with you. I need you so
desperately, all the time, and it seems I am always asking for things or crying
to you for an injustice or hurt. I don’t
spend much time living my life with thanksgiving. Forgive me as I attempt to praise you more,
love you more and offer to be what you want me to be. Help me to be a fountain,
overflowing with thanks for all you have done for me. In Jesus name, Amen.
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