"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing." Ps. 92-12-14.
The Palm tree is one very symbolic tree in the Bible. The righteous is in many regards likened to a palm tree. We look at three attributes of palm trees and examine what they teach us about being a Christian.
1. Palm trees teach humility: Palm trees are not the grandest or most impressive trees In contrast, palm trees are only covered by branches at their top. These branches are skinny with very little foliage. In fact, they are pretty bare from the ground to the top. Palm trees don’t have the usual type of flowers either. So, in contrast, palm trees may seem humble indeed. What it lacks in aesthetics and grandeur, it makes up for by being so enduring. As believers , we must never allow one set back to set us back in life and destiny, get up and make up.
2. Palm trees teach genuineness and sincerity: The more you study palm trees, the more you discover how truly unique they are. Did you know palm trees are not made of hardwood? Instead, they consist of spongy, fibrous tissue that helps them to be flexible. Palm trees are genuine and sincere. Their outside is the same as their inside. Likewise, Christians are to be characterised by genuineness and sincerity. Who you are without should be who you are within. No room for facades and hypocrisy.
3. Palm trees remind us of rest in God’s Kingdom: What image do palm trees evoke in your mind? Perhaps the image of—an oasis in a dry desert. Palm trees often inspire images of rest and reprieve from the harsh realities of this world. Most palm trees thrive despite harsh and inclement weather. They flourish despite their environment. In this way, palm trees can serve as a symbol of the Kingdom of God. We are in the world but not part of the world, we can exemplify godliness in the midst of ungodly influences around us. In a nutshell these are a few life lessons we can learn from the Palm tree.
FURTHER READING:
"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified." Isa. 61:3.
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Ps. 1:3.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, I thank You for another day in the land of the living. I grow in grace and the knowledge of the Word of the Lord. I confess today that the word of God goes forth boldly and accurately into my spirit and produces fruits in my life. I confess that I'm anointed and strengthened by God's power to produce uncommon results. My eyes, ears and heart are opened to do the will of God in Jesus’name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Eph. 3:1-21.
Eph. 4:1-32.
Eph. 5:1-33.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
"Never Give Your Attention To A Critic More Than You Will Give To A Friend."
