Rooted and Grounded in Jesus

"and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, 18may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love".   Ephesians 3:17-18. CSB

To be rooted and grounded in Jesus is, to dwell in the fullness of God. We are rooted and grounded in 'Love" which is God (1 John 4:8). In fact, we open ourselves up to a wonderful, spiritual relationship with Jesus, built on this love. We are rooted like a tree and grounded on a strong and sound foundation - Jesus the Rock.

Notice the word 'dwell' in our text. This suggests 'settling in at home,' This is a lovely way of putting it. Christ lives within the believer’s heart. He has made His home with us; and we know how cosy it is to be at home but, it is much more cosy knowing Jesus is with us at home.

The love of Jesus is so great that it is beyond our understanding: 'Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us ' Eph 3:20. 

His love is amazing. This fullness of God is the abundance of gifts that flow from Him.

The Galatians became in error. They had witnessed all that Paul did in their presence, the miracles, the power of Jesus that came through him and they decided that they wanted this themselves. They began doing things in their own strength and were captured by the Jewish persuasion, using circumcision as the Jews did. They were in danger of running ahead of themselves. They were striving for perfection through their own efforts and Paul had to write to them :

3Are you so foolish? After beginning by the Spirit, are you now finishing by the flesh? 4Did you experience so much for nothing — if in fact it was for nothing? 5So then, does God give you the Spirit and work miracles among you by your doing the works of the law? Or is it by believing what you heard —   Galatians 3:3-5  CSB

It is utter foolishness that once someone has tasted the love of Jesus, that they branch out in their own strength. A recipe for disaster.

A tree cannot exist without water; in the same manner, we can't exist without Jesus. As the tree is rooted and grounded in the earth, so we need to be rooted and grounded in Jesus. It is the only way to live. Remember, we can do nothing without Him John 15:5. Therefore, take a good look at your walk with Him. Are there changes to be made? If so, allow Jesus to help you make those changes. It so makes sense. You cannot bear fruit any other way., 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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