ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE!

Ephesian 3:16 and 17 says, "I pray that...Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love."


Paul uses the example of a new plant being placed into the soil.  Growth doesn't happen immediately, in fact, sometimes the plant droops a bit at first.  But, slowly it becomes resistant to being destroyed as it  be comes rooted fast and grounded well.  Just like a new plant, a new Christian requires feeding and tender care, as well as time, for faith to root.


Each of us has been a new Christian at one time,  when we accepted by faith Jesus' call.  All of earthly life grasps for the wind, which gives no satisfaction to the spirit and soul.  As for me, I am undoubtedly grateful to have found the process of being rooted and grounded in the love of Jesus.  I will never "arrive." Nor, will I ever stop growing.  For if I do, my death as a disciple will wither and be lost.  No, I must always grow and be nurtured by God through others, as I nurture them, as well.  We are One, as each of us and Jesus are One.


Lord Jesus, I praise You for the fertility You bring into the soil of my heart, letting me, always, grow more deeply in Your Spirit.  Amen.


I greet you all with love.


Jo INMN