Ephesians 4:1–16
Some trees grow tall and strong. Others stay small, even though they were made for more. The difference isn’t just in the seed. It’s in the soil.
That’s exactly what Paul is getting at in Ephesians 4. Before we’re told to “live worthy of the calling,” Paul reminds us in chapters 1 through 3 that this calling comes from grace. We were chosen by God, brought near through Christ, and made into a new family. Now, we live out our faith, not to earn His love, but because we’ve already received it.
But here’s where it gets real. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Just like trees thrive in forests, our faith grows strongest in community. Paul says that when we’re rooted in Christ, we become a body that grows together in love. We need one another. Not just for encouragement, but for spiritual maturity.
Let’s be honest. It’s easy to settle for a bonsai version of faith. Neat, trimmed, and contained. You show up occasionally, maybe even look healthy from the outside, but inside you feel spiritually dry. Why? Because spiritual survival is not the same as spiritual flourishing.
You were made to grow. Not just in knowledge, but in love, in unity, and in mission. And that happens when you plant yourself in Christ and surround yourself with others who are doing the same.
So here’s the question: Are you growing alone? Or are you rooted in the shared soil of biblical community?
At LifeBrook, we believe church isn’t just a place to attend. It’s a place to belong. A place to grow. A place where your roots can go deep and your faith can become strong. When we’re rooted in Christ together, we become the kind of people who can weather storms, offer shelter, and bear fruit for the good of others.
You weren’t made to grow alone. You were made to thrive, planted in Christ and growing together.
