Rooted

Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.
Proverbs 12:12-14 NLT

Spring is my favorite season in Texas. Not too hot, not too cold, and the wildflowers are blooming rampantly. Naturally, our thoughts turn to gardening and growing and preparing the soil for the best results of whatever we plan to grow. The soil has got to be good for the roots.

It's a funny thing about roots. You don't usually see them, but you can see the result of them. They are essential to the life of whatever is growing - be it plant or human... Tonight, I'm more interested in the roots we've established as the human variety. Roots provide stability... or not. They are the lifeline for air and water and food... or not. Roots determine the chance of survival during times of too little or too much. 

Colossians 2:7-8 NLT tells us, Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.  What are we rooted in - the Word or the world? Are we well-rooted in God or are we superficially rooted and easily plucked up and blown away by the things of this world?

Prayer:

Father,

          We want our roots to grow and go way deep in You and in Your love. Cause us to grow strong in Your Truth - the Truth of Your Word - so we are not carried about by every wind and doctrine. Let our fruit remain, according to Your promise. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen