Roots, Fruits & Gifts

The church in recent times is giving so much attention to the gifts in the body, we pay less attention to the fruits of the Spirit and almost no attention at all to the roots. We fail to realize that the health of the fruit and the sustenance of the gift is actually determined by the health of the roots. Roots must first be taken downward before they can bear fruits upward.

Heaven's desire concerning the remnants is described in Isaiah 37:31 which says: And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, And bear fruit upward.

Jesus taught us in Matthew 13:3-6 that things can spring up quickly and almost instantly even without roots. So you do not need to have roots to grow. In fact, my personal conviction is that most of what springs up very quickly for instant gratification have no depth in them.

Matthew 13:5-6: Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

They appeared suddenly to the admiration of all, but because they had no roots, the sun that was meant to provide life through photosynthesis killed them. When there is no root, what would have given you strength could drain you. The ministry that should give you joy would produce sorrow. When there is no root, a marriage that should be a blessing would seem like a curse. Things would wither and die off once there is no root.

Dearly beloved, this is the time to invest in depth. Take root in God, be rooted in His will, and without fail, you will bear fruits upward and manifest the gift of God. Listen to this word, be blessed, and share with others.