Like A Tree Growing In The Sonlight

“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon” Psalm 92:12

    If you walk through a wooded area and look at the trees you will see the beauty of God’s creation. The trees are all shapes and sizes, from the seedling just beginning to grow, to the towering oaks and maples.

    One thing that is common with trees is that they stretch toward heaven, seeking the sunlight that helps them to grow. Trees will lean, reach, and stretch in every way possible seeking that all important sunlight.

    Sometimes it seems we are not growing, not moving forward, not accomplishing much of anything. We get caught up in unimportant activities that seem all important at the time. We waste time fretting and worrying uselessly. Perhaps health issues get in the way of accomplishments. But if we are determined, nothing can stop us from moving closer to God.

    We too can grow by basking in the “Sonlight”. We may feel stuck in place, or not moving around much. However, as the light of God’s Son shines down upon us, we grow spiritually, we can stretch our spiritual branches toward heaven by praising, praying, and learning about the Light that makes us grow.

    Many healthy people are busy, rushing around, working themselves to death, hardly slowing down enough to appreciate Jesus. They are too often neglecting the Light of God’s Son. For those who have limited mobility, by looking to Jesus we can grow up spiritually even when we are sitting still. Indeed, I think we grow best when we are sitting at the feet of Jesus, basking in the light of His love.

    When it seems you are not accomplishing anything in your life, why not focus on Jesus, pray, read and listen to His word, develop a closer relationship with Him. Grow in His grace and love, rising up in your spiritual life. Live in the Sonlight.

    Prayer: Dear Lord, even when we are sitting still, help us to grow spiritually. Amen.