Lesson from Some Giants

The giant redwoods and sequoias of California grow to be some of the tallest trees in the world. Redwoods can live up to 2,000 years, grow to over 375 feet high, and have bark as much as 12 inches thick. The largest sequoia we know weights 2.7 million pounds. They live up to 3,000 years, have branches as thick as 8 feet in diameter, and grows bark up to 3 feet thick.

With their height and breadth, one would wonder how these giants remain standing through high winds and storms. Want to know their secret? It's an intertwined root system. The roots from one tree lock into the root systems of others around it. In this way, the trees help support one another.

Isn't that what we should be doing as Christians? This is one of the many reasons church is so important. Together we can stand strong against what the world and Satan hurl at us, but it would be harder if we stood alone. The old adage, "there's strength in numbers," is true. Let's reach out, support, and encourage one another, as we look to God.

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:25).

"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:2-3).

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