Our Deepest Roots!
"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
According to researchers at Rutgers University,
the tree with the deepest documented roots is
a shepherd’s tree native to the Kalahari Desert
in Southern Africa.
When drilling a water well, workers discovered
that a tree’s roots went 230 feet deep into the
ground. In arid regions, roots go deep in search
of water to stay alive.
The psalmist uses an image of a healthy,
fruitful tree to picture a man who walks
in
God’s ways (Psalm 1:3) and meditates on
God’s Word (Psalm 1:2).
The image of a tree in verse 3 is one of strength,
health, stability, and fruitfulness. Transfer those
characteristics to a person, you get a picture of
a blessed man or woman (Psalm 1:1).
What is your source of spiritual nutrients with
which to nourish your heart, soul, and mind?
Sink your roots deep into God’s Word for a
blessed life.
"Doctrine without duty is a tree
without fruits; duty without
doctrine is a tree without
roots."
Talbot W. Chambers
