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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. 

INTRODUCTION

   Spiritual growth begins with Christ. 
Receiving Christ as Lord of your life is the beginning 
of life with Christ. But you must continue to 
follow his leadership by being rooted, built up, 
and strengthened in the faith. Christ wants to 
guide you and help you with your daily problems. 
You can live for Christ by (1) committing your 
life and submitting your will to him (Romans 
12:1, 2); (2) seeking to learn from him, his life, 
and his teachings (3:16); and (3) recognizing 
the Holy Spirit's power in you (Acts 1:8; 
Galatians 5:22).   
   Spiritual growth continues in Christ. 
Paul uses the illustration of our being rooted in 
Christ. Just as plants draw nourishment from the 
soil through their roots, so we draw our 
life-giving strength from Christ. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   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, 
70 

COMMENTARY

Roots Strengthen In Time
   A cable news network carried a press 
conference on the announcement of the new iPad. Before 
the presentation was finished, creators of the 
product told plans of its coming replacement. 
Keeping up with the latest and greatest is 
difficult, and it seems to take attention away from the 
past. 
   A popular technology accessory company 
posted on its website, "We are surrounded by so 
much technology that we begin to forget our 
roots." It's true. People can become so encumbered 
with being "connected" to information that they 
"disconnect" from others. Technology can weaken 
relationships and push the reality of life out of the way 
- especially between older and younger 
generations. 
   I encourage you to never give up on 
seeking creative ways to engage with others in a 
meaningful way. Let's remember to teach them by example 
that roots are important. It is our 
responsibility to build them up: "Encourage one another and 
build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV). 
What connection do you need to strengthen 
today? [Peace for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Colossians 2:6, 7 - Living In Christ.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221206-0835.html 

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 

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