As I was preparing my backyard for Hurricane Sandy’s arrival, I noticed something unusual. One of the remains of a tomato plant was nearly 9 feet tall from the roots to the top stem. When I tried to take the whole plant out of my garden, a large portion of the soil came with it. The success of this plant was clear, it was deeply rooted into rich soil.
According to the apostle Paul, the same principle holds true with Christianity. The moment you enter into a relationship with Jesus, God wants you to continue to stay connected, rooted and built up in the power and promises of God’s Word, Colossians 2:6-7. Developing a strong spiritual root system prevents you from being taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophies in our world.
Over the past month, God has been teaching me about my mind, especially how fragile it is, susceptible to the devil’s schemes, Ephesians 6:11. Our minds are like sponges, absorbing lyrics to songs, pictures to movies and emotional connections to everything we experience. In a sense, God has created our minds to be like a living DVR. If my tomato plant clung to its soil, then our mind is going to crave the content attached to our natural surroundings. Therefore, if you truly desire to seek God, Matthew 6:33-34, you must heed the words of Colossians 2:13-15, preparing the ground for a vibrant spiritual harvest. Stay connected to the vine, who is Christ, as you prove yourself through your fruits to be a true disciple of Christ, John 15:8.
by Jay Mankus
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