This story will move you.
Neil Orchard was talking with a farmer about his soy bean and corn crops. Rain had been abundant, and the results were evident.
So his comment surprised him: "My crops are especially vulnerable. Even a short drought could have a devastating effect."
"Why?" Orchard asked.
He explained that while we see the frequent rains as a benefit, during that time the plants are not required to push roots deeper in search of water.
The roots remain near the surface. A drought would find the plants unprepared and quickly kill them.
Some Christians receive abundant "rains" of worship, fellowship, and teaching.
Yet when stress enters their lives, many suddenly abandon God or think of Him as unfaithful.
Their roots have never pushed much below the surface.
Bottom line is...only roots grown deep into Jesus Christ help us endure times of drought in our lives.
But remember this.
Unless you regularly memorize and meditate God's Word you won't grow in Christ as much as you wanted to.
This is the reason why we all must open our minds to memorize the word.
God bless...SMILE
Neil Orchard was talking with a farmer about his soy bean and corn crops. Rain had been abundant, and the results were evident.
So his comment surprised him: "My crops are especially vulnerable. Even a short drought could have a devastating effect."
"Why?" Orchard asked.
He explained that while we see the frequent rains as a benefit, during that time the plants are not required to push roots deeper in search of water.
The roots remain near the surface. A drought would find the plants unprepared and quickly kill them.
Some Christians receive abundant "rains" of worship, fellowship, and teaching.
Yet when stress enters their lives, many suddenly abandon God or think of Him as unfaithful.
Their roots have never pushed much below the surface.
Bottom line is...only roots grown deep into Jesus Christ help us endure times of drought in our lives.
But remember this.
Unless you regularly memorize and meditate God's Word you won't grow in Christ as much as you wanted to.
This is the reason why we all must open our minds to memorize the word.
God bless...SMILE
