# Joined at the Roots

- Link: https://dismasfellowshipnetwork.com/reflections/joined-at-the-roots/
- Published: 2021-02-19T11:11:20-04:00
- Author: Paul Tuck

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Roots of a Tree in a Forrest

 

**JOINED AT THE ROOTS**

**What is the strongest tree in North America?
 
_Sequoia sempervirens_  is the 
sole living species of the [genus](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genus) _[Sequoia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_(genus))_
in the cypress family. Common names include Coastal Redwood, California Redwood,
and Giant Redwood. It is an evergreen that can live up to 1800 years or more.  This
species includes the tallest trees on Earth, reaching up to 379 feet (115.5 m) in
height (without the roots) and up to 26 feet (7.9 m) in diameter at breast height

Surprisingly, Coastal Redwoods have very shallow roots.  Yet it is rare for a Redwood
to topple even from disease.  WHY?  **_The Redwood wraps its root system around 
the roots of other Redwoods._**  Redwoods become a network and their roots support
one another and keep them from falling.  Together they are strong!

**ECCLESIASTES 4: 9,10, 12**

9. Two are better than one,
 because they have a good return for their labor: **
^(10 )**If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone
who falls and has no one to help them up.

12 Though one may be overpowered,
 two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands
is not quickly broken

**QUESTION FOR REFLECTION**

**_What do you wrap your roots around? _ _What have you found as a source of strength
that can keep you from falling?_**