This is just one of the many agricultural metaphors often used throughout scripture, and Jesus continues this tree imagery with His famous teachings on the Vine and Branches as He calls us to abide/live in/be planted in Him so that we can grow and flourish like the tree in Psalm 1.
The Lord knows and want His followers (then and now) to understand that the ways of the world are designed to hinder and stunt our growth—to get us to wither and fall due to life’s pressing storms. However, those who are firmly rooted, being formed by His Word, so that we can flourish in all times, are able to withstand life’s hardships, and become more like Christ.
Join us this November, as we dive into each of those words—Rooted, Formed, and Flourishing – and discover how Christ is transforming us into His image, allowing us to become more like Him.