ROOTED IN JESUS ?
ISAIAH 37:31
Once more a remnant of the kingdom of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above.
If a tree has to bear fruit and also stand firm against the wind and storm, its roots has to go deep into the earth. Otherwise in the midst of a great storm it will get uprooted and fall down.
Likewise, if we are not rooted in JESUS, we too will succumb to the pressures of this World and fall prey to the wickedness of our enemy Satan. Adam and Eve were given the Eden Garden where they were very happy and everything was perfect. Above all, God Himself came to meet them and they had a splendid time talking to each other. Thus, Adam had a deep relationship with God.
Our enemy Satan did not like this and wanted to spoil this relationship Adam had with God. So he cunningly made them fall into his trap and thus go against the commandment of God.
1 Peter 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Even Peter and Judas who were with Jesus but did not take root in Him. Peter denied Jesus and Judas betrayed Jesus.
We have to be alert and cautious and be rooted in Jesus. As Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to His words, we too have to spend quality time with Jesus praying and meditating His words so that we become strong in faith and build a strong relationship with Him.
Colossians 2:6,7
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.
Jeremiah 17:8
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Isiah 27:6
In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom. and fill all the world with fruit.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, We praise and thank you Lord for giving us an opportunity to know You and helping us to be rooted in You so that in all the trails and tribulations of life we may be strong in our faith. Even in the midst of rain, wind and storm give us the grace and wisdom to cling to You. You are the Vine and we want to be the branches Lord so that we bear much fruit.
In Jesus name, AMEN.
Sol. Amalraj