Grounded in Love

“...being rooted and grounded in love...” Eph. 3:17

Faith has one of its prime accomplishments - the ability to ground you, the believer, in love. There are two motivations by which you walk as a Christian. One is obligation or fear. The other, far superior motivation, is love. Obligation holds one in staid captivity and produces counterfeit fruit, if any. Jesus came to set you free. In love there is much freedom.

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians included a request that they would be rooted and grounded in love (Eph. 3:17). He did not pray this until he acknowledged their deep dependence upon the Holy Spirit, the exercise of faith, and the abiding relationship (Christ in you).

Paul prayed the Ephesians would be rooted in love. He wanted their roots to go down deep into Christ, providing stability and spiritual health. He asked that they be grounded, a term used for building foundations which become immovable.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58

How deep is your love for Christ? Have you been rooted and grounded in your love for Him? Continue to ask God for faith, that you might exercise it upon the Lord Jesus. Experience Christ in you.