9 Keys to Walking in ChristSample

Key 4 – Being Rooted In Christ. 

Some time ago I had the incredible opportunity to visit the giant redwood trees in northern California. God’s creation is amazing and it was incredible to walk among the trees some of which towered well over 300 feet tall and their trunks were anywhere from 30-100 feet in diameter! It was very interesting to learn that their roots only grow 5-6 feet deep on average. While you might expect roots of much deeper depth, the roots of the redwoods are established in such a way to support their healthy growth and the growth of trees close to them. The neighboring trees essentially support one another through their large roots which connect closely together as they continue to grow. 

This is a fitting picture of your life in Christ because God created you to be closely rooted in, connected to, and established in Him. As you walk in Christ, He will help you grow deeper and become rooted and connected to Him through the tools He’s given you. He will also help you be connected to other growing followers in the body of Christ.

The soil that you are planted in makes all the difference because you have to cultivate the soil you’re in so your roots will be firmly planted and connected with Jesus. The cultivation involves fertilizing the soil of your life through things such as abiding in the Word of God, being connected to Christ, walking in love, walking in faith, relying on the help of The Holy Spirit, being an active part of the body of Christ and more. 

You need to be rooted in the fertile soil of Christ through the tools He’s provided for you. Allow Him to cultivate your heart, mind, and soul through His Word and the power of His Holy Spirit Who was given to you to be your help in all things.

May your roots grow stronger and more stable as you walk in and are rooted and established in Christ all the days of your life which is a vital key to walking in Christ. 

Questions to get started with: How do I become rooted and established in Christ? What does it mean to be rooted and established in Christ and in love and how do I do that? What do the scriptures I just read teach me about walking and being rooted in Christ? What do I need to change to more effectively walk in and be rooted in Him?