“Faith is like a tender plant, rooted in Christ alone, watered by the Spirit and the Word, strengthened by the winds of adversity and the sunshine of blessing.” ~ Anne Graham Lotz
God’s people waited a long time for the fulfillment of a number of prophecies. Many of them centered around the hope that they would, once again, be a people who had a land to call their own. Remember, these were a people who, for many generations, were without a land. They had found themselves in slavery, toiling under the rule of Egypt.
When they were released from Egypt, they wandered for a long time in desert lands, being assailed by many tribes and nations. Their future looked bleak. They had no place to call their own. But, God promised them a place and it was that place for which they longed.
We all know what it is like to have a place of our own. There are certain places we go that practically call out to us, “Home!” When we arrive at those destinations, we feel a sense of peace, security, and rootedness.
We can only be truly rooted, though, in the Lord. If we try to find or make a place on our own, we will fail. Of all the things and places that call to you, is Jesus the center of that place?
FAITH ACTION: Look around your own home. Is there a crucifix placed prominently so that you may reflect upon the redemption wrought for you by Jesus? Is there religious art? Are there religious books, including a Bible, that are not only available but actually used?