Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 2 Apr 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 2 Apr 2008

Today’s word of encouragement is a continuation of my series on, the importance of building strong roots. Once again I pray and hope that this series will teach us that “strong roots” takes time, effort, and constantly growing our relationship with God. As we picture any plant, any tree, and flower; the only way that it can grow strong is by patiently watering it everyday. Too much water and we kill it. Too little, it dies. In the same way we too need strong roots, but what do we water ourselves with? Reading and meditating on the word of God is water to our souls which will strengthen our roots. Why? Because it is our love for the Word that we get to know more about God, the Word is God (John 1:1). But I hope that we would realize that it is “loving” the word of God that is the key. We can read the word and not love it, and that is of no use and of no value. If we continue reading the Word and not love it, our roots will remain small, weak, and useless. Joshua 1:8 says, Do not let this book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Reading the Bible takes time and effort, but the more time we spending reading the Word, the more we are building our relationship with God. The more we love reading the word of God the stronger our roots become stronger. The less we love the word, the less we love God. © Apr 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com