Let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works. —Hebrews 10:24
You would think the giant redwoods in California must possess an enormous root system extending hundreds of feet into the ground. But actually their roots are extremely shallow. So, how do these massive trees stand a chance of staying upright?
The secret is in their interconnected nature. Since the trees grow close together, their root systems become intertwined. When the storms come, the redwoods stand strong because they’re not standing alone. Each of them supports and protects the other.
What a great picture this gives us of our need for one another in the Body of Christ. We were designed to grow in community together as believers, having our root systems intertwined, providing mutual nourishment, protection, and support.
God’s design is that the lives of believers should be characterized by this kind of interdependence. We need accountability and encouragement from each other if we expect to keep ourselves vertical. It’s not an option; it’s a matter of survival.
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The Quiet Place: Daily Devotional Readings ©2012 Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Do you experience that kind of interconnect- edness in your relationships with other believers? If not, how can you begin to develop it?