We must be rooted in Jesus Christ. We may appear small or weak on the outside when our lives in Christ are new, but the roots should run long and deep so that no one, no power or influence could pull us up.
We must also be rooted in God's word. If our roots are not in a soil with an abundance of water and food, we, the plants, will grow weak and sickly. We may wilt down and even die. However, if we are daily watered and fed in the soil of God's word, we can reach up toward the Son growing stronger in faith. We can also reach outward, producing branches with fruit that can provide shelter and sustenance for others.
We must be diligent to uproot any evil thing that may take hold in the soil of our hearts. If the soil is dry and hard, it is difficult if not impossible to pull out the evil by the root. We may pluck it off at the soil line so that outwardly it is not visible, but the roots remain, growing stronger, stealing nutrients from the roots of goodness, righteousness, faith and love. Nevertheless, if we soften the soil with the water of God's Word, we can reach deep down to pull out the evil with all its roots, giving space for the things of God to grow and fill in.
Remember, we have a Master Gardener who wants to water and nourish the soil of our hearts. He also will help us remove the evil roots and strengthen the roots of righteousness.
Matthew 13:3-52
Stephanie
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