"Oaks of Righteousness"
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor."
Isaiah 61:3b
I think we can learn a few things from trees. When trees are young (saplings) they can be bent or twisted fairly easily. If something causes a young tree to begin growing out of balance, it is possible to straighten while it is young. We often see newly planted trees tied to stakes or support rods to encourage growth in the proper directions. Such efforts to a full sized tree would be difficult since the trunk has grown larger, the root system has developed, and the tree has strengthened and become harder.
If you were a tree what shape would you be? Tall? Straight? What areas are weak or rotting, or crooked? Could a little supportive correction help? Don't wait, the "tree" only grows more stiff and more out of balance. Do you have opportunity to help provide supportive directions for someone else? Who were / are the stakes in your life? How are you doing that for others?
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor."
Isaiah 61:3b
I think we can learn a few things from trees. When trees are young (saplings) they can be bent or twisted fairly easily. If something causes a young tree to begin growing out of balance, it is possible to straighten while it is young. We often see newly planted trees tied to stakes or support rods to encourage growth in the proper directions. Such efforts to a full sized tree would be difficult since the trunk has grown larger, the root system has developed, and the tree has strengthened and become harder.
If you were a tree what shape would you be? Tall? Straight? What areas are weak or rotting, or crooked? Could a little supportive correction help? Don't wait, the "tree" only grows more stiff and more out of balance. Do you have opportunity to help provide supportive directions for someone else? Who were / are the stakes in your life? How are you doing that for others?
