Thursday, December 5, 2013

Acorns

There seem to be a lot of acorns this year. As I walked outside yesterday I noticed squirrels scurrying around gathering them. They are moving them away from their parent tree. They are taking them to new places, new ground. I was reminded that God does this with His followers. We grow from his massive branches and deep roots.  Then in obedience, we spread to the ends of the earth. 

Like an acorn we are "part" of the parent. When we are replanted and grow, we resemble our parent. A replanted acorn grows into an oak tree. A replanted follower of Christ grows into a disciple. It is God's desire that we share who we are in Him in our new place. We do that by being rooted in His word daily and by extending our branches to reach and embrace those who do not know of His great love for all people. 

Where we have been replanted is not an accident.  Our workplaces, neighborhoods, ball fields and schools all have people that God is placing within your reach.  As we interact with others, are we reflecting our parent "tree"?  Are we leading others to know Christ?  

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