Shallow Roots Create Fragile Faith
“So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith.” – Colossians 2:6–7
Many people have had an experience with Jesus without ever submitting to Him as Lord. They felt something in a moment, made a decision, or responded to a need. Over time, when pressure showed up, their faith began to wobble. Experience alone cannot sustain a life. Only surrender can.
Scripture makes a clear connection between receiving Jesus and continuing with Him. Paul does not separate belief from lordship. He assumes that trusting Christ means placing your life under His authority. When faith is built on feelings instead of obedience, the roots stay shallow. Shallow roots look fine for a while, especially when life is calm. Trouble is what exposes how deep faith really goes.
Fragile faith often collapses when expectations are unmet. A prayer goes unanswered. A loss feels unfair. Temptation lingers longer than expected. Without submission to Christ, faith becomes conditional. God is trusted only as long as circumstances cooperate. When He is treated as a helper instead of a Lord, instability is inevitable.
Depth is formed when Jesus has authority over decisions, habits, and direction. Submission does not weaken faith. It strengthens it. When Christ is Lord, obedience becomes the pathway to stability. Trust grows because life is no longer built on control but on confidence in who He is. Roots go deeper when surrender replaces convenience.
Growth happens quietly and consistently. Time in God’s Word reshapes thinking. Prayer becomes dependence instead of performance. Daily obedience forms spiritual muscle that holds under weight. None of this feels dramatic, but all of it matters. Deep roots are not formed in emotional highs but in faithful follow-through.
Faith that lasts is faith that bows. Experiencing Jesus is important, but following Him is essential. Lordship anchors belief when emotions fade and pressure rises. A life submitted to Christ may still bend, but it will not break.
Many people have had an experience with Jesus without ever submitting to Him as Lord. They felt something in a moment, made a decision, or responded to a need. Over time, when pressure showed up, their faith began to wobble. Experience alone cannot sustain a life. Only surrender can.
Scripture makes a clear connection between receiving Jesus and continuing with Him. Paul does not separate belief from lordship. He assumes that trusting Christ means placing your life under His authority. When faith is built on feelings instead of obedience, the roots stay shallow. Shallow roots look fine for a while, especially when life is calm. Trouble is what exposes how deep faith really goes.
Fragile faith often collapses when expectations are unmet. A prayer goes unanswered. A loss feels unfair. Temptation lingers longer than expected. Without submission to Christ, faith becomes conditional. God is trusted only as long as circumstances cooperate. When He is treated as a helper instead of a Lord, instability is inevitable.
Depth is formed when Jesus has authority over decisions, habits, and direction. Submission does not weaken faith. It strengthens it. When Christ is Lord, obedience becomes the pathway to stability. Trust grows because life is no longer built on control but on confidence in who He is. Roots go deeper when surrender replaces convenience.
Growth happens quietly and consistently. Time in God’s Word reshapes thinking. Prayer becomes dependence instead of performance. Daily obedience forms spiritual muscle that holds under weight. None of this feels dramatic, but all of it matters. Deep roots are not formed in emotional highs but in faithful follow-through.
Faith that lasts is faith that bows. Experiencing Jesus is important, but following Him is essential. Lordship anchors belief when emotions fade and pressure rises. A life submitted to Christ may still bend, but it will not break.
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