Deeply Rooted
Deeply Rooted
In week three of our Hope of Glory teaching series, Brooklyn Alm shares a message titled Deeply Rooted. Looking at Colossians 2, this message explores how lasting faith grows when our lives stay rooted in Christ.
Many people begin their faith journey with excitement and passion. Yet over time, some believers remain strong while others slowly drift away. What makes the difference?
The apostle Paul gives us the answer.
The Strength of Your Faith Depends on Your Roots
In Colossians 2:6–7, Paul writes:
6 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 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.
Just like a plant needs strong roots to survive storms, our spiritual lives need deep roots in Christ.
When our roots grow deeper in Jesus, our faith becomes stronger. Difficult seasons still come, but our foundation remains secure because our lives are built on Him.
What Crowds Our Spiritual Roots
Spiritual drift rarely happens suddenly. It usually happens slowly.
Distractions, busyness, comparison, and self-reliance can quietly crowd our spiritual lives. Over time, we may begin treating Jesus like someone we visit occasionally instead of the foundation we build our lives upon.
When that happens, our roots stop growing deeper.
But when we stay connected to Christ, everything begins to change.
How Our Roots Grow Deeper
Just like plants need water and nutrients, our faith grows through intentional connection with God.
Scripture points us to three simple but powerful practices:
Reading God’s Word
Prayer
Christian community
These practices don’t earn God’s love. Instead, they keep us connected to the source of life.
As our roots grow deeper in Christ, spiritual fruit begins to grow naturally in our lives—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and gratitude.
The Goal Isn’t Trying Harder
The Christian life isn’t about striving harder or proving ourselves to God.
The goal is simply to stay Deeply Rooted in Jesus.
When our lives remain connected to Him, our faith grows stronger and our lives begin to overflow with thankfulness.
Reflection Questions
What currently competes for your attention more than time with God?
Which spiritual practice (Scripture, prayer, community) needs to grow stronger in your life?
What would it look like for your faith to become more deeply rooted this season?
Take Your Next Step
Faith grows best when we don’t try to follow Jesus alone.
Join a Life Group and grow deeper in your faith alongside others who are learning to stay rooted in Christ.
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