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“Deep Roots” By Kirk Hunt
He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3 NKJV
Desert trees grow near sidewalks, garden walls and houses. Often, someone deliberately plants them there. Despite that, you rarely see roots pushing through a foundation or sidewalk.
The relentless heat, scarce water and hard soil of the Arizona desert are hard on trees. To compensate, the trees have learned to send their roots deep underground. Once the tree has tapped into the plentiful moisture of the water table, it can flourish.
The soil, previously a barrier to growth, physically stabilizes the tree and provides limitless nutrition. Water, normally hard to get in this region, is now easily and readily available for any amount of growth. The sun’s brilliance provides more than enough energy for life and living.
Your circumstances may seem difficult and harsh right now. Send your roots deep into God. Those same circumstances will make you a champion for His Kingdom.
Continue to dig deep into His Word through Bible study. Let your spiritual roots tap into the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting. Bask in the brightness of His glory through praise and worship.
Your time will come. Despite the heat and hardness of this time and place, you will not wither. In fact, you will be shelter and hope for others. He will sustain you, and more, as you remain faithful.
Think: Are your roots deep in God? How do you know?
Pray: “Lord, help me send my roots deep into You and the Holy Spirit.”
Copyright © March 2014, Kirk Hunt
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