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"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong." Ephesians 3:16-17 New Living Translation
How can this tree be alive, rooted in this rock?
I could take a thousand pine tree seeds and place them in the crack of this rock and I would be willing to bet that none of those seeds would take root.
However, one seed found a way to germinate, grow and thrive in this stone. You might say that it's a miracle. I don't know how old this tree is, maybe as old as the other trees that are much taller, but it looks healthy.
The fact that you and I are rooted in God's love for us is a miracle. The fact that we believe in Jesus Christ and have been entrusted into his loving arms is a miracle. The fact that we breathe in the grace of God and experience his mercy is a miracle.
Though it's a miracle that this pine tree lives in the crevice of this rock, it is this rock that strengthens it against the elements. It is God's Spirit who empowers us to live the courageous life as we are rooted in grace.
Grace is always a miracle.
How can this tree be alive, rooted in this rock?
I could take a thousand pine tree seeds and place them in the crack of this rock and I would be willing to bet that none of those seeds would take root.
However, one seed found a way to germinate, grow and thrive in this stone. You might say that it's a miracle. I don't know how old this tree is, maybe as old as the other trees that are much taller, but it looks healthy.
The fact that you and I are rooted in God's love for us is a miracle. The fact that we believe in Jesus Christ and have been entrusted into his loving arms is a miracle. The fact that we breathe in the grace of God and experience his mercy is a miracle.
Though it's a miracle that this pine tree lives in the crevice of this rock, it is this rock that strengthens it against the elements. It is God's Spirit who empowers us to live the courageous life as we are rooted in grace.
Grace is always a miracle.
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