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From the National Director

Rooted in the Word

Developing Deep Spiritual Foundations

October 13, 2025

“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.” —Colossians 2:6–7, NIV

 

 

More than surface-level faith

When the storms of life rage—and they will—only what is rooted will remain. Shallow faith gets swept away, but those anchored in the Word of God will not only endure; they will stand tall, unshaken, and even bear fruit in the fiercest winds, like mighty trees nourished by living water.

Colossians 2:6–7 calls us to a faith that goes deeper than surface-level belief. We are not merely invited to believe in Christ, but to live in Him, be built up in Him, and be anchored in His unchanging truth.

Too many Christians try to survive on inspiration without foundation. But emotions fade. Trends shift. Culture confuses. Only the Word endures. That is why Scripture is not optional—it is our lifeline, our compass, our solid ground, the rock beneath our feet.

 

The living breath of God

And here is the beauty: when we open the Word, the Author Himself meets us. He comes alongside, draws us in, speaks truth, convicts, encourages, restores, and empowers—pouring fresh grace into weary hearts.

The Bible is unlike any other book—it is the living breath of God. Just as He breathed life into Adam (Genesis 2:7), He longs to breathe life into you daily, reviving what feels dry and strengthening what feels weak.

A life rooted in the Word does not happen by accident. It is cultivated—one day, one verse, one obedient step at a time. When the world shakes and the winds howl, deep roots in God’s Word will keep your faith firm and your life overflowing with hope.

 

Two applications for today:

  1. Set aside a daily, non-negotiable time in the Word—let it shape the foundation of your day, not just fill the gaps.
  2. Ask God to speak to you personally as you read—then write it down, and live it out.

 

Root deep. Stand firm. Live well.

Goh Hock Chye
Country Leader

圣经说:“你们怎样接受了基督耶稣为主,就当照样在祂里面行事为人,按着你们所领受的教导,在祂里面扎根、建造,信心坚定,满有感谢的心”(歌罗西书2:6–7,新译本)。

 

 

扎实的信仰

当人生的狂风暴雨肆虐—这些事必然临到—有什么能留下呢?流于表面的信仰都被卷走了,唯有那些扎根在 神话语里的人仍旧坚定,他们好像活水滋养的巨树,不但能熬过最猛烈的风暴而屹立不倒,还多结果子。

歌罗西书2:6–7呼吁信徒建立扎实的信仰过于外表的虔诚。我们不单受邀接纳主基督,也活在祂里面、以 神信实的真道为基础,在上面建造。

太多基督徒试图靠着片面的感动过日子,忽略了信仰根基。殊不知激情会淡化、风向转瞬变迁、文化让人困惑,道却长存。因此圣经是不可或缺的— 神的道是人的生命、指南,是我们生活的根据,脚下坚固的磐石。

 

圣经都是 神所默示的

美哉, 神的道一展开,作者便向人显现;(圣灵)引导人明白真理、责备人、教训人、使人归正、以至属 神的人装备好—让沮丧的心灵领受 神的丰盛。

圣经不是一般书籍,乃是 神所默示的。如同 神曾把生气吹进亚当使他成为有灵的活人(创世记2:7),祂如今还要把生气吹进您的日常,使干枯的复苏,叫软弱的刚强。

扎根在 神话语里的生命不是偶然发生的。那是由日复一日、遵守 神的道而逐渐长成的。纵然世界动荡、风雨喧嚣,您因有 神的道为根据就信心坚定,并且生活流露盼望。

 

两样应用:

  • 每天定下时间阅读圣经—让读经习惯成为您一天的基石,而非填补空暇时间。
  • 祈求 神在读经时指示您—把心得写下来并实践在生活中。

 

扎根。立稳。活出见证。

吴福财
会长

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