Psalms 92:12 NLT
What is it about trees that arouses so much wonder in me? In January I looked around my garden and saw a big tree with no leaves. the branches looked dry and as far as I know it was a dead tree. However, I saw something majestic and worth admiring even in that dry condition.
Amazement filled me with such joy that I could clearly see the majestic beauty, even in that dry state. I suddenly realized that God compares us to trees! And after all, he created us in His likeness.
So, I meditate on my life. There are seasons when what I do seems dry, there is no beauty to admire. And worse than that, it appears to be dead. But, it certainly isn’t, it’s just a winter season!
I remember very well 32 years ago, when my son died. I felt as dead as my tree. Based on my feelings, I thought that if you squeeze me, not a drop of liquid will come out from my dead emotions. That’s how dead I felt that I was.
One day my sister had the audacity to tell me: “What a new anointing you have now!” I knew she meant well, it was a bigger compliment. But in my illogical reasoning, it was like a punch in the stomach. My grief was so cruel that I felt dead in life. With my broken voice, I asked, “How can you say that? And she reminded me of what God says:
“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:7 NLT).
God’s children will overcome the winter drought and flourish to speak of the goodness of the Lord. No matter how difficult your season is, holding on, don’t give up! Winter will pass and your spring is just around the corner. Put your trust in God and you will not be ashamed.
“For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God.” (Psalms 92:13 NLT).
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