Spiritual growth in Christ

‘’As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: rooted and built upin Him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2: 6-7

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alvation is progressive and not static. The moment a person believes and accept Jesus as Lord, He/She should be prepared to put more works on their salvation to have a strong foundation in the Lord. Spiritual growth is of great importance in the life of a Christian because it can tell how far one can stay firm in Christ even in times of uncertainties.

The Bible in Col 2:6 says “continue to live in Him rooted and built up” continue as used here implies to be progressive and rooted in this context signifies a strong foundation in Christ. While built up is your commitment to the growth of your faith in Christ Jesus. The Bible expounded on it in Phillippians 2:12  ‘’ Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Dear reader I am sure you are blessed today. Know that your salvation is not static but it is something that needs to be worked upon.

Conclusion: You need to keep working out your salvation in Christ Jesus.Through that your faith can be grown and there is no end to a spiritual growth in Christ, You need to keep meditating on the word of God and following His paths.