In Colossians 2, Paul tells the Colossians that their past relationship with God is not enough. It must continue into everyday life here and now:
“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 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.” (2.6-7)
“You must continue.” In other words, it is not okay to stay where you are.
Paul’s bottom line assumption is this: What God has done for us should continue to move us. Stagnation, inactivity, motionlessness, deadness, laziness are not options for Christians. If we have really gotten the gospel, it will move us. Non-response is not an option.
So consider for a moment: what is that next step for you? What is that decision or that barrier that you are stuck on that is keeping you locked in the same place, just sitting, stagnating, and not moving?
Do not merely sit and let life pass you by. God has done great things for us. It’s time to move forward.
Lord, help me to move forward. I don’t want to stay where I am. Let my roots grow down into you, and let my life be built on you. Amen.
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