Several years ago, a Eco dome was built in Arizona.  It was full of tress, grass, shrubs, small animals, vegetation, and of course humans.  After two years something interesting happened: trees started falling down.  This baffled the scientist for a while, until a small child of one of the scientist asked this question, “Where are the tree roots, Daddy?”  They discovered since there was no wind, the trees did not grow roots.  With no roots, the trees could not stand.

 

The Holy Spirit leads us into difficult times, not to hurt us, but to drive the root system of our lives deeper into Jesus.  The deeper the root system, our life in Christ, the more we can stand against the winds of this life.  The more we rely upon Christ.  The more HE holds us.

 

Jesus went into the desert to be tested.  That testing is an example for us.  That there will be tough times, difficult times, but if we are rooted in Christ, we will stand.   We will not fall.  We will in fact, grow. 

 

As you go through this day, focus on Jesus and HIM alone.  Drive yourself deeper into HIS Word, HIS teachings.  What will amaze you Beloved is that you will find you will be able to withstand the trials of life because of your life in CHRIST.