Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
August 4th 2022

Take Roots in Christ

Have the roots [of your being] firmly and deeply planted [in Him, fixed and founded in Him], being continually built up in Him, becoming increasingly more confirmed and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and abounding and overflowing in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7 (AMP)

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:6-7

Whenever a plant begins to grow, the first thing is that it grows roots downward before shooting up. This is because if it would ever become fruitful, then it must allow its root settle in the soil to access nutrients, minerals and water which are necessary for its growth. The deeper the roots, the more the nutrients it accesses and the stronger the plant becomes. Similarly, as believers we ought also to have our roots firmly and deeply planted and rooted in Christ. We have to fix our gaze on Him and our hope founded on Him. The more established we are in Him the stronger we grow to withstand the storms of life. The deeper our roots get in Him, the more the nutrients of His word we tap to overcome the world. How have you handled your personal walk with God through the study of his word, prayer and fellowship with other believers? According to Isaiah 53:2, Jesus grew before God like a tender shoot, and like a root out of a dry ground (Isaiah 53:2), then you and I ought to also grow. Don’t give excuses for your lack of growth because Jesus grew out of a dry ground (unfavourable conditions), lush and fertile ground (favourable condition), or a perverse environment. Growth must be deliberate and with the help of the Holy Spirit who teaches us the word and enables us with grace to walk with God.

Self-Reflection: How have I handled my growth in Christ?

Action Point: I will meditate on your word each day

Daily Confession: May I grow to be like you Jesus.

Intercessory prayer: I pray for my friends that they may grow deeper in Jesus Christ.

Hymn: Take me deeper, deeper in love with you,

Jesus hold me close to your embrace‚

Take me deeper, deeper than I’ve even been before

I just wanna love you, more and more

How I love to be deeper in love.