"...that you, being rooted and grounded in love" ~ Ephesians 3:17b
One of the key aspects of the Chandler Bible Church vision statement is that we are "Rooted in Christ together". This rootedness is based upon and dependent upon the love of God in Christ Jesus. But what does this "love" look like?
Consider these pictures:
* a towel wrapped around the waist and the Master washing His followers' feet (John 13),
* the Lord saying "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" (John 15) and then going to the cross Himself and dying for the sins of humanity,
* Christ Jesus promising the gift of the Holy Spirit (John 16) and then sending Him (Acts 2),
* Jesus facing the hurt and pain of sinful betrayal and denial and choosing to forgive in the face of brokenness (John 21).
These examples of Jesus are meant to inspire His followers, comfort His followers, convict His followers, and equip His followers. Yet note the key ingredient here - You must actually be a FOLLOWER (read "believer") of Jesus Christ. To be rooted in Christ and His love is to be in a faith relationship with Him that determines your life steps and your eternal destiny.
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus" (Acts 3:19-20)
Praying for you as you finish 2025 well and prepare for 2026 rooted in Christ,
~ Pastor Sean and Tess
PS Check out the announcement about the New Year's Eve events at the CBC campus. This is a great way for us to spend some fun time together enjoying the Lord and one another as we usher in the new year together.