Absorbing the Riches of Christ as the Soil

 

Absorbing the Riches of Christ as the Soil

Col. 2:7a "rooted in Him"

Col. 2:10 "and you have been made complete in Him"

Ps. 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me"

Phil. 4:11-12 "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am"

Matt. 6:6 "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret"

Eph. 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers..."

1 Cor. 3:6-7 "I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth...God who causes the growth"

 

Aspect	Meaning	Method	Example	Application	Related Scripture
Concept of Christ as Soil	Christ is the all-inclusive rich land containing all elements needed for believers' spiritual growth	Recognize and believe that we have already been rooted in Christ as rich soil	Like trees rooted in fertile soil, absorbing nutrients for vigorous growth	Establish correct spiritual foundation, knowing all riches are in Christ	Eph. 4:2 "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love"
Tender, New Roots	Maintain spiritual freshness, softness, sensitivity, preventing spiritual life from becoming old and rigid	Daily renewal of consecration, reopening to the Lord, maintaining humble teachable heart	Daily renewed consecration prayer: "Lord, I want my consecration to be fresh, I want to reopen to You"	Avoid spiritual aging, maintain sensitivity to the Lord's word and presence	2 Cor. 4:16 "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day"
Forgetting Environment & Weaknesses	Not hindered by external circumstances, personal weaknesses or failures, focusing on Christ's riches	Let go of self-focus, turn to Christ, simply absorb Him	Regardless of circumstances or feelings, spend time with the Lord, enjoying His presence	Overcome environmental influences, enjoy Christ in all situations	Luke 8:13 "Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root"
Spending Adequate Time Absorbing	Not hurriedly being with the Lord, giving sufficient time for Christ's riches to be absorbed	Spend adequate time daily (suggested 30 minutes) drawing near to the Lord, waiting quietly, deep fellowship	Like tree roots needing time to slowly absorb soil nutrients, we need patience to enjoy the Lord	Establish stable morning watch life, prioritize time with the Lord amid busyness	Matt. 14:22-23 "Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat...He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray"
Being Established in Faith	Through absorbing Christ, becoming increasingly established in faith, not wavering	According to received teaching, practice faith lessons in daily life	Face difficulties not by feelings but by faith standing firm in Christ	Practice faith in trials, letting faith be strengthened through experience	Col. 2:7 "having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed"
Overflowing with Gratitude	Naturally expressing thanksgiving and praise through absorbing Christ's riches	In prayer and daily life, constantly thank the Lord, count His blessings	Give thanks for all riches in Christ, even in difficulties	Cultivate thankful life attitude, making gratitude the keynote of life	Col. 2:7b "overflowing with gratitude" 1 Thess. 5:18 "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"
Overcoming Dark Powers	Christ's soil contains elements that disarm principalities and powers, overcoming evil forces	Not fighting dark powers by self, but abiding in Christ, absorbing His victorious elements	When under spiritual attack or temptation, return to Christ, absorb His victory	Learn to abide in Christ in spiritual warfare, let His victory become our victory	Col. 2:15 "When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him"
Growth of God	Not by human effort, but God's growth within us causing us to grow	Let God work within us, not by self-strength but by God's life power	Like plants naturally growing through nutrients absorbed from soil, we grow through riches absorbed from Christ	Learn to rest in God's work, not being hasty, letting God's life grow within	Col. 2:19 "holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body...grows with a growth which is from God"
Building Up Christ's Body	Individual growth is for building up Christ's Body, not personal achievement	In process of absorbing Christ's riches, learn to coordinate with other members for building up	Pursue, fellowship, and serve together with saints	Not being isolated Christians, but growing together in Body fellowship	Eph. 4:16 "from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together...causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love"
Abiding in the Lord	Not only being with the Lord in prayer, but continuously abiding in the Lord	In every aspect of daily life remember the Lord, having fellowship with Him	Thank the Lord when eating, call on His name when working, always conscious of His presence	Completely integrate spiritual life with daily life, live out Christ	John 15:4-5 "Abide in Me, and I in you...He who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit"

 

Summary Points:

Core Principles:

• Position: We have already been rooted in Christ as rich soil
• Attitude: Maintain tender, fresh heart, not hindered by circumstances
• Method: Spend adequate time quietly absorbing, not hurried or hasty
• Result: Grow by God's growth for the building up of the Body

Practical Operations:

1.      Daily Morning: Spend 30+ minutes drawing near to the Lord, quietly absorbing His riches

2.      Continuous Fellowship: Have fellowship with the Lord in all aspects of daily life

3.      Renewed Consecration: Open to the Lord daily, maintain spiritual freshness

4.      Companion Coordination: Pursue together with saints, grow in the Body

 

*Please refer to the 2025 June Semi-Annual Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part 3), Part 2: Knowing Christ as Our Model and Taking Him as Our Model