Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
To be rooted means to be firmly established, steady, stable and strong. So sink your roots down deep in Jesus and build on your life on Him. Your faith will strengthen you so that you can do what you have been taught. Then your life will run over with thanksgiving.
The Message Bible says: You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving.
Plant your roots in Jesus Christ and let Him be the base and basis of your life. God Himself has chosen you for this special relationship with Jesus. God is for you. He wants to bless you so much you can’t help but overflow with thanksgiving.
I am rooted and built up in Jesus and I conduct myself so others will thank God for me.
- Reading Plan A: Mark 9:30-50
- Reading Plan B: Acts 23
- Reading Plan C: Num. 30,31; Mark 9:30-50
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.