Have you
had your Joy Juice today? If you desire
to have a strong faith with deep roots, be determined to drink the JOY of Jesus
faithfully!
Picture
with me, if you will, a big, majestic oak tree standing tall and proud…..waving
its limbs in the cool breeze as if to say, “Look at me! I’m still standing strong after all these
years.” Oak trees can rise more than 100 feet above the ground and have trunks
6 to 7 feet in diameter. I read about
one valley oak in Gridley, California that had a trunk 9 feet in diameter and
was more than 600 years old!
The reason for the strength and longevity
of the mighty oak tree is its root system.
Even a young tree has a tap root which can reach 60 feet deep to search
for groundwater. As the tree matures, it
develops a tiered root system with feeders
that permeate different layers in the soil…thus easily finding the water
needed for growth, as well as embedding itself securely in the dirt. Not only are they beautiful, but some of
these trees can produce up to a ton of acorns in a good year.
We should all strive to be like
the mature valley oak tree…spiritually speaking! With roots reaching deep, finding the Living
Water for our thirsty soul. As our faith
grows deeper and stronger, we will be able to withstand the storms that
inevitably are going to come! May we be productive and grow much fruit of the
Spirit…especially the fruit of JOY!!
Let’s stand strong like the mighty oak as
the Father generously lavishes us with His Living Water.
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