Like A Tree! (2 of 3)

Yesterday we noted…
“(1) BLESSED IS THE MAN who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; (2) but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (3) HE IS LIKE A TREE PLANTED by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” ( Psalm 1:1-3 ESV)

Further into the psalms we find a reference to the righteous who “…are PLANTED IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD….” ( Psalm 92:12-13 ESV)

The flowers, bushes, and trees in our yard were PLANTED. They did not just find their way into the ground on their own and begin to grow where they are. We decided where we wanted them, dug into the ground, set them in place, and covered up the roots so that they could begin to grow. They were PURPOSELY PLACED where they have continued to grow.

The psalmist referred to a tree that was PLANTED. It is not a picture of chance or something done in a haphazard manner. The tree was PURPOSELY PLACED by the stream where it could receive the nourishment needed to live and thrive. There was a plan. There was the exercising of wisdom. There was consideration in the PLACEMENT being such as would be good for the tree.

Our life ought to be viewed with the same kind of PURPOSE. Where are we putting down our roots? Where are we seeking to establish our lives? Beside what are we keeping our lives in search of nourishment needed to grow? Do we remain beside polluted streams? Have we been drawing from stagnant waters? Or is our life PURPOSELY PLANTED where we can continue to receive the “living water” associated with Jesus Christ?

Jesus warned…
“…‘Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.’” ( Matthew 15:13 ESV)

Let us take a serious look at where our life is being rooted. If transplanting is necessary, let us seek it, allowing God to establish our stand. He has provided the means for us to be “rooted and built up” in Christ. ( Colossians 2:6-7) May we remain where we can receive the life giving nourishment He is so willing to provide.

Have a great day BEING ESTABLISHED BY GOD.
Carl

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