Scripture: Romans 11: 16-18

For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches. And if some of the branches are broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, Do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Scripture Commentary: We are all branches of God’s tree

Has anyone ever boasted to you about how great they are? About their connections and knowledge? Have you ever asked yourself what kind of person does this?

The old saying, “The apple does not fall far from the tree,” is true. God has grafted us onto His tree of life. In return, we shall produce fruit that is acceptable to Him. We thrive on His Word.

If we boast, we boast about God. How God has taken us out of the sinful life we were living and gave us a fruitful life with Him. God is the source of all things. He is the power that sustains and rules the world we live in. He governs the universe and our lives in perfect wisdom, justice, and love.

We are Gentile that he grafted onto his tree. He is our root. He feeds us. With Him we can branch out to form more branches.

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