Like a Tree Planted by Rivers of Water

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Published: Tuesday, 06 December 2016 07:32

FOLLOWING THE MASTER – A Lenten Devotional

Second Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2016
Like a Tree Planted by Rivers of Water
8 Copyright 2016 Monica Hernandez

AAnd he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season…@ (Psalm 1:3, KJV).

In the above reading, the psalmist speaks of stability and being blessed. Imagine a tree planted by rivers of water and bringing forth its fruit in its season. This imagery gives us an idea of what it is to be stable, strong and productive as God means for our lives to be.

Here, in the natural realm, every fruit-bearing tree has a season for putting forth its fruits. And in the word-pictures the psalmist painted above, we get the imagery of a tree doing just that...not out of season but at the right time for its fruitage.

Are there continual shifting patterns in your life? Are you seeking comfort and better circumstances here, there and everywhere? Maybe you lack patience with yourself for your progress in life? Maybe you compare your progress in career or vocation with that of others and promote disappointment with yourself?

If so, you are building instability in your ways, which can be a hindrance to your progress

Yet, just where you are, there are treasures of talents, gifts and wonderful opportunities for outstanding performances for the glory of God and the good of your soul. You can be like that tree: stable, strong and being productive in the right time.

All the good conditions you seek are within you, waiting to be brought forth into manifestation, with God=s help, of course. When you seek the directing hand of God and trust Him to move you to their fulfillment as He sees fit, He will do so in His way and in His timing, and season.

However, along with stability and strength, waiting on our season calls for developing patience on our part. Then we would be more open to God=s blessing and gain some sense of direction in our lives.

SUGGESTED READINGS: Psalm 1:1-3; Jeremiah 17:8; James 1:6-8.
PRAYER: "Lord, give me strength and stability. And grant me grace to await my season for bringing forth fruit in my endeavors. Amen.”
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
All life is cycles and seasons, and there is a season for each of us personall
to bring forth fruitage.