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Each part of every tree is of importance to the whole. While each has a separate purpose to fulfill, there must be a coordination, a working together for the welfare of the tree. The roots gather moisture and nutrients from the soil. They also acts as a place of storage during the winter months when they have no leaves. Roots are the strength and stability of the tree during storms. The Lord Jesus is that root out of Jesse, His descent as to the natural lineage. Isa. 11:10.
The branches are those who are in Christ. The natural seed, His own race are not joined because of race. They must be born of the Word and the Spirit in order to be a part of this glorious tree. As we have already noted, Jesus is the root, the trunk of the vine while those who are His are the branches which grow leaves and bare fruit. John 15:5 The branches must have the same spirit of holiness that is found in the vine. He was without sin and will influence the whole of the vine to be like Him, in all holiness. Rom. 11:16 Through the grace of the Lord Jesus, that which was wild and afar off has been grafted into the tree and has become a vital part of it. That which had been apart and separated from the true olive tree is now made to be one with it. Now they have the stability of the root and are feeding of it. Rom. 11:17 That which had been far off now made nigh and is privileged to partake of the goodness and anointing of the roots of the true olive tree, the Lord Jesus.
The leaves for the healing of the nation. That nation which honors the living Lord will be blest of the Lord. As a nation we have forgotten God and oppose His honor in many ways. Nevertheless, as long as there are Bible believing Christians who honor the Lord with their whole being the Lord will be with that nation. As long as there is salt, the redeemed, in the country the hand of the Lord will be evidenced. The leaves are for the healing of the nations. Sodom and Gomorrah would not have been destroyed if there had been sufficient righteous dwelling in them. Abraham eventually had to give up interceding for them knowing that the Lord knew exactly who the righteous were, and them He delivered. He had bargained down to finding ten righteous people and the Lord said; I will not destroy it for ten’s sake. Gen. 18:32 Full judgment of a wicked earth will not begin until the Lord has taken the Bride into the wilderness by eagles wings. Rev. 12:6, 14 The one (the Holy Spirit) who holds back the powers of wickedness will continue to resist Satanic powers until He is removed.2 Thess. 2:7 NIV The leaves bless the nations.
To be continued…