Have you ever tried to remove a tree or stump from your yard? How about something as simple as a big bush? Where I grew up in California, a quarter of our front yard was full of Junipers. We decided to replace them with a lawn and I still remember how much work was involved for that to be accomplished. Even with shovels, and axe, lots of rope and a half-ton pickup, it was still a whole lot of work! Who would have thought it would be so difficult? I sure did not. Strong, deep roots had anchored those bushes firmly in the ground.
In the Bible, godly people are often likened to trees with strong deep roots (Psa. 1:3; Prov. 12:3; Jer. 17:7,8).
The branches of growing trees not only reach higher, but their roots grow deeper. It’s impossible for a strong tree to have high branches without having deep roots. It would become top-heavy and topple over in the wind.
The same is true with Christians. It’s not possible for us to grow in the Lord without interweaving our roots around His Word and deepening our life in His instructions.
Would you like to be a tall, immovable tree? That comes only through a life of Bible study, discipline, and faith – conditions that produce deep roots.
– by Shane Williams
