Thursday, May 14, 2015

Grounded and Settled

And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with andin the faith [in Christ], well-grounded and settled and steadfast, not shifting or moving away from the hope [which rests on and is inspired by] the glad tidings (the Gospel), which you heard and which has been preached [as being designed for and offered without restrictions] to every person under heaven, and of which [Gospel] I, Paul, became a minister. Colossians 1:23 (AMP)

Grounded and settled not in me or what I have done, rather I am grounded and settled in the firm, steadfast, unmovable, unchangeable, rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ. 

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides SECURITY.

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides STABILITY.

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides SAFETY.

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides SANCTUARY.

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides all the SUPPLIES for needs.

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ
provides STEADFASTNESS.

"not shifting or moving away from the hope"
Not only am I to be grounded and settled... but set in stone, or cemented so that I will not shift or bend as the winds of inciting ungodly whims blow my way. 
Satan makes sin look enjoyable and fun, however, it's a short-lived and empty fun. Sin has consequences. And the biggest is that it hinders and destroys a personal relationship with God. 

Being grounded and settled in the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ begins with faith and trust in Him for salvation, and continues as I am permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God (Acts 9:31; MSG).

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