This week's message...

Rooted and Grow in the Word of God

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Col 2:6-7)

Most of us living in the East Coast would be familiar with agriculture as we are surrounded by oil palm plantations. We learn that trees can only grow as high and wide as its root system allows. Similarly, in our Christian life, true discipleship is not measured merely by activity, but by its depth. The foundation of a strong, resilient disciple is being deeply rooted in the Word of God.

We learn from last week’s sermon the importance of the Word of God in discipleship. No Christian can be strong without the nourishment through the living Word of God. The Bible uses rich imagery and metaphors to describe the Word of God e.g. milk and solid food for growth, lamp and light for guidance, weapon (sword of the Spirit) in spiritual warfare and protector (guard) against temptation and deception. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 clearly explains - All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.......