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Colossians 2:6, 7 - Living In Christ.

Colossians 2:6, 7 (NIV) So then, just as you 
received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your 
lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, 
strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and 
overflowing with thankfulness. 

Colossians 2:6, 7 (NLT) And now, just as you 
accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue 
to follow him. 7 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. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Peace In Pain
   Not far from our home in North Carolina 
is Mt. Mitchell, the highest point in the 
eastern United States. On its ridges are old trees 
that have been stunted and gnarled by the hostile 
climate and the sparse rocky soil. 
   But local craftsmen have told me that if 
one of these trees finally dies, its wood is 
highly prized - and the reason is because it is so 
strong. The tree resisted those fierce alpine winds 
for decades, and they strengthened it. 
   What happens when the winds of adversity 
blow in your life? Do they flatten you, knock you 
down, stop your growth? Or, like those trees, do 
you grow stronger? 
   What makes the difference? The trees that 
survive, I am told, are those with the deepest roots. 
The roots are like an anchor helping them 
survive the storms, and they also draw up the soil's 
nutrients, helping them grow stronger. 
   Make sure your soul is firmly planted in 
Christ, so you may be rooted and built up in Him and 
established in the faith" (Col. 2:7). 
   If youve walked with God for any 
length of time, chances are youve weathered some 
storms together.  Keep your faith rooted in the 
truths of His Word and you wont fear the winds 
that blow. [Hope for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

COMMENTARY

   Our growth in grace, our joy, our 
usefulness, - all depend upon our union with Christ. It 
is by communion with Him, daily, hourly, - by 
abiding in Him, - that we are to grow in grace. He 
is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our 
faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He 
is to be with us, not only at the beginning and 
the end of our course, but at every step of the 
way..... 
   Consecrate yourself to God in the 
morning; make this your very first work. Let your 
prayer be, "Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay 
all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy 
service. Abide with me, and let all my work be 
wrought in Thee." This is a daily matter. Each 
morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. 
Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or 
given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus 
day by day you may be giving your life into the 
hands of God, and thus your life will be molded 
more and more after the life of Christ.  SC69-71 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Colossians 2:6, 7 - Living In Christ.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220226-1002.html 

Colossians 2:6, 7 - How To Live In Christ.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20151206-1407.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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