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Like a Tree


And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade  or  wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. (Psalm 1:3 AMP)

Most trees that have had the time to be rooted and grounded are pretty steady. They go through many seasons in life, growing each year producing leaves and fruit (flowers, nuts, etc.) the roots of the tree remain steady for 100's of years. How much better is it to be a tree planted by the rivers of living water? A tree that is planted by the water has a source of constant nourishment from the water. John 4:14 speaks of the water that Jesus gives being enough to quench our thirsts so that we thirst no more.  It doesn't have to depend on someone to water it, because its source is deep within the ground, yet easily accessible by the deep roots of the tree.


The tree is steady in all seasons though the wind may blow, the snow and rain comes and even what seems to be unbearable heat. The leaves dry up and fall off, the fruit falls or gets picked off and become a seed for another tree to grow & flourish; yet the tree remains steady in ALL circumstances. Its extremities may change, but the tree itself remains steady at the core. The forces of nature may cause it to bend and sometimes loose a branch or two, but the roots remain deep, strong and steady.

Like the tree that grows its roots over many years, it takes time and life’s circumstances to cultivate this kind of deep rooted steadiness in God. I’ve personally messed up and each time God draws me back in and sits me down to replenish my roots. He causes someone to say do, or send me something that reminds me of who He is and who He’s made me to be. Through each storm, flood or turbulent season, we may bend and we may sway but our roots should remain steady in Him. Our roots are not always perfect, sometimes they are twisted, tied and some overgrown as the roots of many older trees that we may have seen. It is the twisting and spreading out of our roots that give us character, life lessons and a story to tell to help others know God’s ways. The trees with the overgrown roots are some of God’s most amazing designs.


No matter the age of the tree it produces leaves, fruit, etc. until it dies. Which leads me to believe no matter the age young or old you have a story in your leaves and seeds of fruit to sow. Anything living is made to produce, so you still have great things to accomplish. Allow the living water of God’s word to flow through you so that we may be like the tree planted by the rivers of water; steady rooted and grounded in ALL seasons. Establish relationship with Christ to help remain steady, spending time in His word and in prayer. The Lord is willing to freely give of the water that allows us to thirst no more, but we must be willing to take a step towards Him. Taking the step towards Him allows the water that He gives to spring up in us continually until eternity. Lastly, trust God in the process, no matter how difficult things seem to be right now to stick with the process you will come out a winner prospering in the end.


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        R.T. ~The light that shines through~

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