“…Blessed are those who trust in the Lord…They are like trees planted along a river bank with roots that reach deep into the water”…Jeremiah 17:7-8
It is said that the roots of some vines go down as much as thirty or forty feet to reach the water table. Do we rely on friends to provide our spiritual nourishment or do we rely on the Holy Spirit. A Christian can develop roots that go deep down into God through daily devotion and medication on His word, through prayer and continuous dependence on the Holy Spirit.
We are unable to bear fruit if our roots draw only from the surface waters. Our roots must grow deep down, the more the roots go down, the more fruit will be produced above ground.
We must avail ourselves of the divine resources, and that involves developing certain habits and cultivating certain practices.
In the book of Acts (Acts 2:42), notice the words “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching”. If the conversion is the first step of a Christian walk, then cultivation is the second. Many Christians started well but soon lost the enthusiasm. They fail to draw from God’s resources. We become impoverished, not necessary because of a sinful lifestyle, but because they neglect to put into operation a few basic practices that would help stimulate the growth of their spiritual roots.
Relating to family life
Relationship must first be deeply rooted. It should not be swayed nor disturbed by life’s circumstances. “Deeply rooted” means seeking to know your partner better, responding well with each other. Be devoted to one another through commitment and responsibility daily. Rid yourself of things that are affecting your relationship.
Encourage one another. Draw from each other’s experience. Do things that will stimulate your growth.
It is said that the roots of some vines go down as much as thirty or forty feet to reach the water table. Do we rely on friends to provide our spiritual nourishment or do we rely on the Holy Spirit. A Christian can develop roots that go deep down into God through daily devotion and medication on His word, through prayer and continuous dependence on the Holy Spirit.
We are unable to bear fruit if our roots draw only from the surface waters. Our roots must grow deep down, the more the roots go down, the more fruit will be produced above ground.
We must avail ourselves of the divine resources, and that involves developing certain habits and cultivating certain practices.
In the book of Acts (Acts 2:42), notice the words “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching”. If the conversion is the first step of a Christian walk, then cultivation is the second. Many Christians started well but soon lost the enthusiasm. They fail to draw from God’s resources. We become impoverished, not necessary because of a sinful lifestyle, but because they neglect to put into operation a few basic practices that would help stimulate the growth of their spiritual roots.
Relating to family life
Relationship must first be deeply rooted. It should not be swayed nor disturbed by life’s circumstances. “Deeply rooted” means seeking to know your partner better, responding well with each other. Be devoted to one another through commitment and responsibility daily. Rid yourself of things that are affecting your relationship.
Encourage one another. Draw from each other’s experience. Do things that will stimulate your growth.
