I have about twenty-seven baby strawberry plants in my house. This year it was time to remove the old ones and the new ones I wanted to start are a different variety I wanted to try because I was not pleased with the previous variety I had or its production.

To prepare them to grow properly and eventually to go outside and overwinter, I had to start them inside where the temperature was more reliable and even. Another key factor to starting them inside is root development. For them to thrive, survive the winter, and eventually be productive growers next spring, they need to develop a strong root system.

I would say having a strong root system is a vital component of the Christian life for us to thrive and be productive, also.

Friend, we will not be all that God has called us to be in not taking great care for what we are established in and getting caught up in every little thing that comes our way. Our firm foundation is in Christ alone, and it is in Him that we must well plant our Christian root system.

Colossians 2:7 admonishes us to be, “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith…”

There are many swaying doctrines, but only one Christ. There are many thoughts and theories, but only one way of truth (John 14:6). If it is not Jesus, it is not our right source. If it is not our right source, it will not properly encourage the healthy growth that we need. Where there is no growth, the plant and our walk of faith will be stunted and/or eventually die off.

But the one who is properly rooted will be fed, nourished, supplied, thrive, grow, and eventually produce a mighty harvest.

We are meant to grow.

We are meant to produce more and more fruit.

Our Christian life is all about Jesus because Jesus is the reason for our Christian life. He is the central reason and the center of our faith that we are to bring everything else back to.

Don’t let the questions and uncertainties of this life stunt your growth. Place your roots deep in Jesus Christ alone, my friend, and you will grow.