Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame— Psalm 34:5 NIV84
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness —Colossians NIV84
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers—Psalm 1:3 (NIV84
The New Life that begins to burst forth from the earth in March & April begins to flower by May. The New Life is Radiant, Deeply Rooted and Growing.
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- It is Radiant because we are looking to the Lord Jesus in all our moments and activities. His Glory is merely being reflected in and through our lives in this New Life
- It is Deeply Rooted because we are constantly seeking the Lord Jesus, His Word and His People. Our roots are growing deep and this New Life is noted as stable and sure, not whimsical or capricious because its roots are growing deep into the Lord.
- It is growing because we are getting plenty of Son-shine and Water of the Word. Plants that get plenty of these elements tend to grow and mature. And this maturity is seen in the Fruit this New Life bears: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control.
Join me in nurturing and tending this New Life that is Radiant, Deeply Rooted and Growing. Truly, this demonstrates the Resurrected Power of the Lord Jesus!
Shalom In Life,
Pastor Mike