Where are Your Roots?

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33

A tiny branch from a young tree grew inside the backdoor of our woodshop. Since we rarely used the back door, we let it continue to grow. It was cute at first, but eventually it became pale and sickly from lack of sunlight. When we tried to force it outside the door, it refused to bend. It had grown in this abnormal shape too long. Finally, we had to cut it down.

Yet, each time I looked at the plant inside the shop door, I thought of Christians who give the impression of being inside the church when in reality their roots remain outside the church body. They begin the Christian walk with good intentions, but continue to keep company with those who appose a Christian lifestyle. Eventually, the gravitational pull of worldly influence overpowers their relationship with Christ. It cannot be otherwise. They will have to severe themselves from worldly association in order to grow. Otherwise their commitment to Christ will weaken.

Prayer; Help us God, to evaluate the company we keep and protect ourselves from negative influences against your will. Guide us to make choices for the benefit of our spiritual growth.

Thought for the day
The company we keep not only reflects who we are, but also determines who we will become

Prayer focus
People who lack Christian fellowship