July 29
The Bent-Knee TimeHOWS YOUR TAPROOT?
Faith is the taproot of the Christian life. It goes deep into Jesus, out from whom come all the promises for growth and fruitage. The fruit tree roots deep down. When leaves and blossoms appear in the spring, we know the root is active; then we may indeed expect fruit. When the life shows forth patience, loving-kindness, self-control, and a Christ- likeness, then we know it roots down deep in Jesus. If not—well, there’s a big question, to say the least.