Brace roots.
I had never heard of them until our neighbor, a lifelong farmer, pointed them out to us. The corn surrounding us stands over 7 ft tall. Each skinny stalk with its long green leaves, flowing, yellow-white silk, and growing ear of corn barely bends in strong winds.
If you look at the bottom of each stalk, its main root is surrounded by brace roots that sprout out from the main stalk, lending added strength to the maize against toppling, even as the ears grow and easily outweigh the stalks.
Just as Jesus is the source root (Isaiah 53:2), so we in Christ serve as brace roots for one another. As siblings in Christ, the Word tells us to be devoted to one another, honor one another, love one another, accept one another, serve one another, forgive one another, encourage one another...well, you get the picture. (See the epistles of Paul for a complete listing.)
Our life comes from Him who is the Life Source. We can be glad for those brace roots too.
Hello Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI have created a blogspot and am following yours. I have yet to connect with the writer's group...I emailed the new president, a couple nights ago, on details about the informal mtg at Panera on August 27th.
But, I enjoyed your blog and felt how appropriate it was considering my post!
Enjoy the cooler temperatures!
Blessings to you,
Pamela Smith :)