I was just thinking of roots, and thought we are the tree, and the roots are spread out far and wide, solid and firmly planted. The tiny sapling has become a tall tree, which has now become a tall flowering tree, fragrant.

All starting from a root that was left free to grow. We are all parts of this glorious tree.

We have been left to grow, and are now gathering again, coming out of the wilderness.

Is. 1:11
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: