Just as this tree is planted near the water... this is what we as christians should do. If a tree is planted near the water, even in times of drought, the tree still is able to receive the water it needs in order to bear its leaves and stay alive. Think of Jesus as being the water (which he is the living water) and if we put ourselves near him, we will always bear good fruit and be who he has called us to be. Even during the hard times of life, if we put ourselves near him, we will never loose our fruit. To put ourselves near God means to submerge ourself in his word and to make our whole life about him. We must rely on God for everything and make every aspect of our lives centered around him.