Stronger Every Day

As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. Colossians 2:6-7 A friend of mine tells the following story… “Not long after I was born, someone gave my mother a little blue ceramic vase. And in that vase was a small philodendron plant. Not that special. I brought that vase home from my mother's house a few years ago. Its edges were a bit calcified - a crust of minerals had been left after the evaporation of all the water that had been poured into it over the years. But that original green plant was still in there. Still living. Still growing. In fact, when we added some fresh soil and a little plant food into the mix, it began to strengthen again. Almost 60 years old, and still going strong.” To me, that little plant is an ongoing reminder of what happens when you are continually watered by the Word, when you're repeatedly fed by relationship with God. That plant still maintains its health, vitality and potential for growth. There's life in being what God has called us to be. Life in obedience. Life in ongoing service and witness. Life in being a follower of Jesus Christ, finding our joy in seeking Him for daily direction and purpose. Spiritual growth is a command from the Scriptures. As our passage for today says, "As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." But more than a command, it is God's invitation to life and fulfillment, to become a person who is still growing at every age. Are you growing in your spiritual vitality? Truth@Life can help you, regardless of your location. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a free consultation. If you receive value from these blogs, please consider donating to keep this blog site up and running. This ministry cannot continue without the generous donations of its readers. Just click on the "Donate" button in the upper right. For more info on help I can provide check out http://truthatlife.com/ or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com