Blessed is the man who trust in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes: But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8

All my life I’ve been fascinated by trees. They are amazing how big and tall they can grow, weathering the storms, wildfires, years of drought and flood and each year’s growth is recorded on the tree rings in their trunk. The root system is their foundation. As the tree grows, those roots spread, searching for more nutrients and water, all the while they provide stability to help them weather the storms that come their way. Pretty amazing!

Our life as a Christian is much like a tree. When we dig our roots of knowledge into God’s word, we grow bigger and stronger, even in times of difficulty and drought. Nothing can move us when we are grounded in God and His holy word. The times in my life when I’ve encountered difficulty, similar to a drought, I dig deeper into God’s word for strength, encouragement and hope. God guides me through the bible, right to the best source of nourishment for my soul.

Want to grow in your faith? Want to weather the storms of life? Want to find purpose for life? Dig deep into God’s word. There you will find all the nourishment, encouragement and wisdom your soul can feed upon as you journey through life. Make time today, and every day, to read some scripture and strengthen your faith in God. Have a blessed day!