1. Faith plants a seed2. We're baptised and converted by God
A. The convertion continues throughout life.
3. We surface to fight nature. Our human nature and trials in life. But, we grow through the experiences.
4. Fruit is produced.
5. We continue to grow our roots deep, drawing nigh unto our Father and He will draw nigh to us. (James 4:8) The deeper the roots, the more we can resist being uprooted.
FYI: The diameter of a trees roots are the same as the diameter of it's branches (it's fruit). No more, no less. The tap root is as deep as the tree is tall. So..... if you want to produce a lot of fruit.... you must have good, large roots.
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So use your roots to tap into some Living Water, and don't be afraid to grow.
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I love you all
That's a cool analogy with the tree roots and branches.
ReplyDeleteSeems to me that it's easy to forget how important good, large roots are ... maybe because they aren't as visible as the fruit. And sometimes, when all's good, deep roots aren't as necessary. But then there's a drought or something, and suddenly the roots are very important.
Thanks for the reminder.
Nice picture, by the way. :)
I'm praying to God that I will be like a willow tree, firm in my beliefs and faith (roots) and big, bushy and limber as the willow blows in the wind (being able to accept others, unconditionally) I have always felt safe around an old willow tree, it feels like it is totally covering (protection) you when you are under it !!!
ReplyDeleteThat'll stick with me Paul, thank's for the illustration and application.
ReplyDeletePost a picture of your niece already!!
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