BE LIKE A TREE He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither;and whatever he does shall prosper. PSALM 1:3 During the winter in the south, homeowners with lots of pine trees on their property dread a heavy snow or ice storm. These tall, thin trees are top heavy and shallow roots systems. When snow and ice build up on the upper branches, they can fall over easily and do great damage to a house.Oaks, on the other hand, have root systems that anchor them firmly against weather, weight, and wind. The author of Psalm I used a firmly established tree to represent a person who meditates day and night on Gods Word. Because that tree has sunk its roots deeply to gain nourishment from the river, it brings forth fruit in its season. Shifting to the person, the psalmist says that Whatever he does shall prosper. When we sink our spiritual roots deep into Gods Word, we will bear fruit and be blessed because our life is based on truth-which affects not only our actions, but our reactions to whatever life brings. Meditating day and night is a discipline. It is the practice of taking in Gods,then thinking about it all day, applying it to every situation, and capturing new insights as the day goes on. The income of Gods Word is the outcome of a changed life.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 06:56:59 +0000