Comments on: good roots good fruits http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334 david hayward is an artist trapped inside an pastor's body Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:41:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: wendy http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2138 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:24:18 +0000 http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2138 Fruit is also reflective of the environment. Fruit blossoms richly in an environment that allows and nurtures growth. During seasons of drought, storms, disease, etc... the fruit is affected, it may even perish for a season...but this is not truly reflective of the root as it goes dormant to protect itself...it is when the spring comes once again when that same plant bursts forth to blossom and hints at the promise to come....that against all odds, it tries again in that new season of hope. It may once again, struggle to survive, fight the fight, but never succeed because that plant's time has yet to come. Nourishing the root is vital as it is the promise of a tomorrow....but we can't forget about the environment that seedlings demand...especially the fragile seedlings who need extra time and protection for growth. Even a root can only stay dormant for so long before they gasp for sunlight. I to believe we have entered that new season of hope. Fruit is also reflective of the environment. Fruit blossoms richly in an environment that allows and nurtures growth. During seasons of drought, storms, disease, etc… the fruit is affected, it may even perish for a season…but this is not truly reflective of the root as it goes dormant to protect itself…it is when the spring comes once again when that same plant bursts forth to blossom and hints at the promise to come….that against all odds, it tries again in that new season of hope.

It may once again, struggle to survive, fight the fight, but never succeed because that plant’s time has yet to come. Nourishing the root is vital as it is the promise of a tomorrow….but we can’t forget about the environment that seedlings demand…especially the fragile seedlings who need extra time and protection for growth. Even a root can only stay dormant for so long before they gasp for sunlight.

I to believe we have entered that new season of hope.

]]> by: nakedpastor http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2104 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:40:20 +0000 http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2104 true. my point being that if someone is working out of a sense of oughts and musts and shoulds, rather than from the inspiration of the Spirit, the fatigue is warranted. true. my point being that if someone is working out of a sense of oughts and musts and shoulds, rather than from the inspiration of the Spirit, the fatigue is warranted.

]]> by: John http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2099 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:22:00 +0000 http://nakedpastor.com/archives/334#comment-2099 Great analogy. Yet, I would challenge with one thought. Ask a farmer if he/she experiences frustration, resentment, fatigue. I would say the "vineyard" in which we work - takes work. A farmer uses many things to make sure the soil is healthy. There has to be balance of pH, lime and nutrient levels. If one is out of balance it can throw the hold harvest off. A farmer tests, tills, mixes and sweats! “And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love..." Eph 3. This is the bottomline! Make sure our roots are in His love. If we have not love - it doesn't matter what we do - its not the fruit that lasts! A root system is the feeding apparatus for the plant. Bigger roots improve feeding efficiency. The noticeable differences of treated plants are enhanced plant growth, strengthened stalks and stems, and increased foliage and seed fill. It takes work! Fruit is the test of what is going on underneath. No fruit - something is wrong! Great analogy. Yet, I would challenge with one thought. Ask a farmer if he/she experiences frustration, resentment, fatigue. I would say the “vineyard” in which we work - takes work. A farmer uses many things to make sure the soil is healthy. There has to be balance of pH, lime and nutrient levels. If one is out of balance it can throw the hold harvest off. A farmer tests, tills, mixes and sweats!

“And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love…” Eph 3. This is the bottomline! Make sure our roots are in His love. If we have not love - it doesn’t matter what we do - its not the fruit that lasts!

A root system is the feeding apparatus for the plant. Bigger roots improve feeding efficiency. The noticeable differences of treated plants are enhanced plant growth, strengthened stalks and stems, and increased foliage and seed fill.

It takes work! Fruit is the test of what is going on underneath. No fruit - something is wrong!

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