3/9/15- Rooted, Built, and Overflowing

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

Thoughts: Our task is to be rooted and reaching.  We are to receive Christ as Lord, but that is not the end of it.  We are to sink our roots down into Him.   Strong roots enable a tree to withstand storms and wind.  In some ways this image could be like a geiser- much power underground that builds up and overflows.  A life of gratitude instead of whining or complaining or lack of peace comes from having deep roots sunk into Christ, being built up through faith, and then overflowing with the fruitfulness of gratitude.  

Prayer: Help me to grow, Lord.  Keep me from being content with my relationship with you.