Where Are You Planted?
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”
Psalms 1:1-3, NLT
In the words of the late gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, “Dark clouds may rise, and strong winds may blow, but I can tell the world wherever I may go. That I have found a Savior and He's sweet I know.”
In a natural sense, we all can say that a fruit tree bearing fruit in every season is merely impossible,
but spiritually, David suggests that it all depends on where you are planted.
Psalm 1 is often a go-to chapter for those beginning to study faith. Some may see this passage as foundational scripture, one that helps direct a lifestyle of devotion, study and holiness. Here, like in other scriptures, one sees a request/instruction(s) and then a great reward.
We all want to hear and believe that we will prosper in all that we do, but the issue sometimes comes when each season of our lives doesn’t feel very prosperous. As we journey in this Christian lifestyle, we notice that the fruit we bear is based on our position or posture in God. Remember, the fruits of the spirit listed in Galatians are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These are the core values that God wants to teach us continuously and, if we take heed by staying rooted to the creator of all life, we can be like a tree planted by the riverbanks, bearing fruit in each season.
No matter what life’s circumstances bring, look like around you; God has planted you there for a purpose. What fruit is God producing through your life in this season?
A Prayer
Dear God, our desire is to dwell in You and You in us. The thought of being focused on Your will and supplying our needs is echoed in Scripture repeatedly. Thank You for providing and challenging us to stay in a relationship with You. Help us to see You in each season of our lives by committing to bearing fruit and staying connected to the true vine. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
