What defines you? Some people define themselves by their natural ancestry. They are often proud (or ashamed) of their family tree. “I’m Irish”, or “I’m Italian” or “I’m African American” or, the list goes on. If you visit any of our major cities here in America, such as New York, Chicago, Boston, or San Francisco, you will no doubt find thriving within them whole communities, rich with the culture, heritage, and language of their ancestors. Their roots run deep.
Roots are important. In plant life, the root is that part that is below the ground, holding the plant in position, and drawing water and nourishment from the soil. In music or in language, the root is the base or platform of construction. Your teeth also have roots, and so does your hair. We don’t usually see them, but aren’t we glad they’re there? The roots keep those things attached. We use the term, rooted, to mean fixed, or established, immovable.
Jesus said, "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5-6,NLT) We can do nothing if not attached to the life-giving vine. We do not give life to the root; the root gives life to us.
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