SCRIPTURE
Colossians 2:6-7, ESV
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
EXPLANATION
Now more than ever, it is imperative for believers worldwide to sink the roots of their spirit deep down into the Word of God and His covenant promises for their lives. Psalm 1:3, AMPC says: “And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity].” God’s desire for His people is for them to be like trees planted by streams of water – so deeply rooted and established in Him that that no matter what storms or conditions come, they are untouched and prospering – spirit, soul, and body.
God’s Word is the established truth that the world is searching for. As our theme scripture states in Colossians 2:6-7, we should be walking in him, “rooted and built up in him and established in the faith.” The greatest combatant against the enemy’s demonic and deceptive strategies to mislead the Church is to employ the shield of faith – a faith that we have confirmed, put on display, and made the firm foundation of our lives. It is faith in the Word, faith in the Blood, and faith in the Name that will firmly establish the believer’s heart in these last days before the return of Jesus.
In a world with opinions flying, agendas being pushed, and deception running rampant, the next generation of young believers is rising up to counter the culture that seems to be so gripping. This year, our teenagers will be presented with spiritual nourishment and truth that will strengthen them, equip them, and empower them to live lives that demonstrate the powerful and prosperous life that our good God has ordained for them to walk in.
The definition of established is to make firm, confirm, or make sure; to show something to be true; to make stable; to put on a firm basis or foundation. This is what we are believing for in the lives of our young people – an establishing and a
building up in Him so that they can be the victorious generation that God has created them to be.
Established in faith.
Established in truth.
Established in love.
Established in peace.
Established in joy.
Established in righteousness.
Established in the Blood.
Established in the Word.
Established in the Name.
Established in Christ.
The theme for 14forty Southwest Believer’s Convention 2024 is Established.