Dig Deep...Get Roots Col 2:6-7

Colossians 2:6-7
6So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

It is obvious that our relationship with Jesus Christ is in many ways a journey. I think there are times when we may think of it as a destination (and in a sense, that is true in terms of heaven) but in terms of the earth, it is a journey. Sanctification is both a moment and a process. Notice how both are referenced in verse 6 "received, continue to live". How do we do this? By being rooted and built up...I would suggest that both of these take place through connection with Jesus Christ in the Word, John 15 seems to indicate such. This results in two things, or should result in two things, being strengthened in the faith and an overflow of thankfulness. I wonder if this could imply the reality that if we are not being strengthened in the faith, if thankfulness is not growing and overflowing, than perhaps we are missing on this command that Paul is giving us? This moves me to evaluate what I think being "rooted and built up" entails. Certainly it is more than just the Word, but constantly throughout scripture this is where we are to put our focus. It is the "Sword of the Spirit" according to Ephesians 6 and without the work of the Spirit, we will not pursue holiness or sanctification, or be able to "continue to live in him". This is a part of "struggling with all his energy." Whatever the case, the reality is that we need to continue to do this...don't quit...don't rest...remember, there is an aspect of struggling here. Learn your lesson Sid. Thank-You Lord. By the way, if we are truly growing roots in Christ, which indicates deeper relationship and knowledge, our only option will be thankfulness and joy...how good is God????