What keeps a tree firm on the ground during a storm? It is surely not the beauty of its leaves, or the beautiful curves of its branches. It is that unseen part - the roots, that makes it firm in the ground. Without this, the tree will give way in times of heavy flood or violent winds.
David tells us in the Psalms that we are like a "tree planted by the rivers of water." For a tree to be planted by the water, its root must go down deep and into the soil and it will surely flourish.
So, after you are restored, where you are planted is of utmost importance. When God has restored you to Himself, you need to start hanging around people that look like where you God is taking you and not where you are coming from.
I was speaking to a friend today whom I'm seeing how God is radically changing his life before my very eyes. The dealings of God in his life have been so deep and powerful that it only reveals God wants to do a great work through him. One thing he mentioned was that when we had a genuine encounter with God, he had to leave that committee of friends and moved to another area entirely and he began to demonstrate even more commitment to God and his local church.
Staying grounded will cost you, but it will make you.
Prayer:
Father, whatever it will cost me, I want to stay rooted and grounded in you every single day of my life in Jesus Name.
Oluwatobi Adesanya
For Daily Dealings Youth Devotional
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