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Head: the knowledge of God and His Word | Heart: the personal connection from scripture | Hands: a missional mindset
HEAD
In this chapter, Paul is talking to the people in Colossae. In verses 6-7, he’s telling them that since they have accepted Jesus as their Lord, they should continue to follow Him. I especially love the New Living Translation for what he tells them next. He says, “Let your roots grow down into him and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
HEART
What does your mind go to when you hear the word "roots?" For me, it’s a tree. What do roots do for a tree? They go down into the soil where the soil gives the tree what it needs to be strong and healthy, but only if you plant it in the right soil right? If the soil has chemicals or yucky stuff in it, the tree won’t grow. I imagine this whole picture when I read verses 6-7. Our roots (our beliefs) must be planted in the rich, healthy soil (Jesus). Only then will we have all we need to build a strong foundation for our tree (our faith) to grow. When we’re planted on that solid foundation (His Word), nothing can move us because our faith will be strengthened. God gives us everything we need in His Word to help us grow!
HANDS
Practice taking 10 minutes a day to be alone and read your Bible. Build that strong foundation so that you won’t be shaken when hard times come.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for Your Word that keeps us firm in our faith. Help us to have a hunger to get into Your Word more so that our foundation can be even stronger!