When the hurricane rages (Part1)
Deutsch English He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8 (ESV) Stretch out the roots to the stream. Roots grow deep like branches, the crown upwards. Being firmly rooted only succeeds if there are enough roots and they take hold properly. But then it cannot be torn out so easily. Only then is it possible to produce good and many fruits. Only then is the crown full and can provide cooling shade. Being founded in Christ. Being rooted in him and his word makes us steadfast and vital. Growing into Christ, becoming more like him, knowing him more and more, that is God's will. But we don't see this "growing in", it grows in secret, you can only see it in the effects. On the leaves, on the bark, on the roots, on the fruit. Stretch out the roots to the stream. Sou...