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Fruits of the Tree
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season.
PSALM 1:3
People who don't want to wait 4 decades for a globe Norway maple to grow in their front yard can buy a 30-foot specimen from a New York nursery for $42,000. A 50-foot European beech is a 'bargain' for only $20,000. In spite of the prices, the country's leading nurseries report soaring sales of mature trees.
As one customer put it: "I can't wait for a banana to ripen. I only buy them bright yellow. There is no patience for watching a tree grow."
We humans are always in a hurry, looking for shortcuts to skirt the process and grasp the product. And sometimes we expect instant results. What a contrast to the enormous leisure of God in His dealings with us.
The psalmist affirmed God's promise that the person who delights in His Word will "be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season" (ps. 1:2-3). If we believe in the Lord, whether we are a new believer or a seasoned saint, we are like a healthy tree - planted, nourishes and fruitful.
If our roots are in God's Word and our hearts are drawing sustenance from Him, we will flourish.
NOTE: Anything worthwhile in life takes time to accomplish. The only things we can obtain overnight are troubles. But often we are in such a hurry to see the end results, that we don't enjoy the process of it.
Trees don't grow overnight. It takes time for them to flourish and give their fruits. So too we must realize that it takes time and dedication to first of all grow in God's wisdom and also to accomplish our goals in life.
Take time to think...
It is the source of power
Take time to play
It is the secret of perpetual youth
Take time to read
It is the fountain of wisdom
Take time to pray
It is the greatest power on earth
Take time to laugh
It is the music of the soul
Take time to give
It is too short a day to be selfish.
May God Bless you Today, tomorrow and Forever.
Author Unknown
Submitted by Richard
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season.
PSALM 1:3
People who don't want to wait 4 decades for a globe Norway maple to grow in their front yard can buy a 30-foot specimen from a New York nursery for $42,000. A 50-foot European beech is a 'bargain' for only $20,000. In spite of the prices, the country's leading nurseries report soaring sales of mature trees.
As one customer put it: "I can't wait for a banana to ripen. I only buy them bright yellow. There is no patience for watching a tree grow."
We humans are always in a hurry, looking for shortcuts to skirt the process and grasp the product. And sometimes we expect instant results. What a contrast to the enormous leisure of God in His dealings with us.
The psalmist affirmed God's promise that the person who delights in His Word will "be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season" (ps. 1:2-3). If we believe in the Lord, whether we are a new believer or a seasoned saint, we are like a healthy tree - planted, nourishes and fruitful.
If our roots are in God's Word and our hearts are drawing sustenance from Him, we will flourish.
NOTE: Anything worthwhile in life takes time to accomplish. The only things we can obtain overnight are troubles. But often we are in such a hurry to see the end results, that we don't enjoy the process of it.
Trees don't grow overnight. It takes time for them to flourish and give their fruits. So too we must realize that it takes time and dedication to first of all grow in God's wisdom and also to accomplish our goals in life.
Take time to think...
It is the source of power
Take time to play
It is the secret of perpetual youth
Take time to read
It is the fountain of wisdom
Take time to pray
It is the greatest power on earth
Take time to laugh
It is the music of the soul
Take time to give
It is too short a day to be selfish.
May God Bless you Today, tomorrow and Forever.
Author Unknown
Submitted by Richard
