“I want you to know how much I have agonized for you, I want you to be ENCOURAGED AND KNIT TOGETHER BY STRONG TIES OF LOVE. I want you to have complete confidence that you understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. IN CHRIST LIE HIDDEN ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I REJOICE THAT YOU ARE LIVING AS YOU SHOULD AND THAT YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST IS STRONG. And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him.” (Col. 2:1-6) Scientists have discovered that a grove of Live Oak trees is much stronger than a single tree because the deep roots are knit together (intertwined) with neighboring trees. This strength doesn’t depend on the trees because the strength is in the roots. The Bible says Christians are stronger when they have DEEP ROOTS OF LOVE THAT ARE KNIT TOGETHER WITH BROTHERS AND SISTERS. This is the strength that Jesus Christ gives us. Remember, the scriptures tell us that “God is Love” (1 John 4:6) That is what makes this so powerful…We can’t be loved more by walking in more truth.
WE ARE LOVED BY GOD BECAUSE WE ARE HIS CHILDREN…
-Bill Stockham