Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7
On normal days, we watch each other live life. We peer quietly in and see what the other is doing right...or wrong. Of course, that is in our own perspective and opinion solely. We learn from one another - both what to do and sometimes what not to do. We cheer each other on and pray for the well being of the other concerning the things which matter most in life. When there’s a crisis, we hold each other close in our hearts and sometimes in our arms as we ask God to bring sweet peace and maybe some answers. When there are differences or tension in our relationship, we can always reach up to God to guide us as we trust Him to bring out the best for each of us as He sees it.
Our lives are continually changing and often seem to haphazardly go in opposite directions, but even if our roads are different, our roots can still remain the same. We may be miles apart or just across the street, our seasons may be vastly different, but our tender hearts can always be together in a sense, because our roots run deep. Our bond outlasts the hard knocks of life because we continually and purposefully reach out to God, relying on Him to make us each better.
Our bond is held carefully together by a God who knows how important we are to each other and how much we need one another in our lives. Remember in the beginning, God decided it was not good for us to be alone. We all need a person almost as much as we need our God. It’s importance is magnified by the fact that our enemy strives to tear down and destroy both our roots and the bond which ties us together. These bonds are glued together with love — not merely our imperfect, insufficient human love, but the perfect, impenetrable love of God. Our roots are constantly cemented together with servitude and the very nature of God.
We are made in His image even though, on the surface, that may look vastly different. He made us uniquely and wonderfully, yet individually; together we form the perfect picture of His grace and mercy with Him at our core. A three-fold cord is not easily broken.
Relationships aren’t always beautiful on the surface because we live in a fallen world and sin abounds, but they are truly blessed masterpieces gifted to us by an abundantly, loving God. When we bear His fruit our relationships grow, our bond becomes stronger, and the roots grow deep and sure. My friend, it’s just another reason to stay close and constantly growing in God. When we do so, it’s automatically a given that we’ll grow stronger together too.
Does that mean we’ll always be on the same page? Unfortunately not.
Our stories have many pages and chapters, but we’re all written into the same book and by the same Author.
If we’ll always strive to carry out the two great commandments Jesus gave us during His earthly ministry, we’ll always grow together. We’ll always be for each other if we will only agree to walk together, sometimes that means putting our differences, expectations and preferences aside. Despite life’s circumstances, situations and crisis’, nothing can separate us if we are living out the love of God.
Aren’t we thankful for this truth?
Let’s look at our relationships today; are there any in need of repair? Let’s be good stewards of the relationships God has blessed us with. We all need each other, and even more so on the rough days as we walk each other home. Like the parable of the talents, let’s invest in each other so our relationships can grow deeper, stronger, and more beautiful...and hear well done.
Look in on someone today. Look within our own hearts too. Love. Forgive. Make a difference in someone’s life. Bear fruit and share it. Healthy things grow! Let’s be intentional with those God has placed in our lives; we’re connected to make a difference. Roots and bonds! Let’s do it well...even as unto the Lord.
Blessings ~
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