God provided the fern seed and the bamboo seeds with same light, water and soil. In the 1st year itself the fern grew from the earth and its brilliant green covered the floor. But nothing will come from the bamboo seed. In the 2nd year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful, but again, nothing comes from the bamboo seed. In the year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.
But in the end of fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth, compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant… But within 4 to 6 months the bamboo rose to 80 to 100 feet tall. Do you know what exactly was happening under earth for a long time, it had spent the five years growing its roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive above the earth especially in the midst of storm and flood.
Did you know the bamboo have been struggling to grow its roots for five full years? God is having a different purpose with bamboo than the fern. God is expecting you to give him glory by rising as high as you can.”
