What is a root? It is growth that occurs beneath the soil.  What are the leaves? They are growth that occurs above the soil. In other words, roots are the hidden life, whereas leaves are the visible life. What I'm seeing in the lives of many is that, while there is much apparent life, there is very little secret life. In other words, there is the lack of a hidden life.

You stress outward works and visible displays. Yes, outward expressions are important; but apart from that visible expression, how much of your life remains hidden? If all your spiritual life is exposed, you do not have any roots. If all your experiences are seen, then all your growth is upward; there is no downward growth. If this is the case, you are a person who has only leaves without roots, and you are on shallow ground. #2016 #ADeeperLife