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Rooted in the Word

Developing Deep Spiritual Foundations

Goh Hock Chye 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

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