There is a lot of dirt-related work that is required before a good foundation or tree can be built or planted. Some things have to die to give way to both. And both require the ground to be dug and prepared specially before being established or planted. There’s a lot of work and sacrifice to be put into establishing a foundation or planting a tree. Even Christ Jesus our Lord had to sacrifice and die before being glorified. So what about us? Why should we be left out of the dying and sacrificing? Do you want a great n good harvest?
John 12:24
24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels–a plentiful harvest of new lives.
Luke 14:27-29
27 And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.
28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
29 Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you