The Vineyard- August 24, 2014

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Colossians 2:6-15

Pray that God will speak to you through the reading of His word.

-          Setting Down Roots

o   Paul encourages the Colossians to set down roots, to build a foundation on Christ.  When we are rooted deep in Christ, we are far less susceptible to the winds of public opinion.  Have you made an effort to root your life in Christ, so that you can stand firm in Him?

-          Identifying with Christ

o   Our baptism is a symbol of our identity in Christ.  It reminds us that God has accomplished our redemption through the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ.  Do you seek to identify with Christ, and pattern your life after His?

-          The Final Nail in the Coffin

o   God took the indictment against us, the sins that robbed us of our relationship with Him, and he nailed them to the cross of Christ.  Do you believe in God’s triumph over sin and death through the power of the cross? 

Pray that we will set down roots in Christ, anchoring ourselves in the will of God. 

Pray that we will seek to identify ourselves with Christ, and that our baptism will be a reminder of the life we have in Him. 

Pray that we will have faith in the triumph of God over sin and death.