Tree of Righteousness

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Good day, and welcome!


To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3 NKJV)

We’re intended to be God’s “trees of righteousness.” The tree as an object lesson is interesting because it can be used to convey various ideas! How do these facts about trees reveal a parallel in the spiritual realm? Trees:

• reach out and grow new branches;

• may denote hierarchy or ranking;

• may have other things hung upon their branches;

• may grow to varying heights;

• may produce fruit, and will have some sort of leaves;

• are strong and straight and stable;

• produce seeds that are carried on the wind;

• do not wander; and

• grow deep roots.

This verse reminds us that we are the planting of the Lord, and He is the “farmer” who planted us. He cultivates (nurtures) and watches over us, providing water and sunlight as we need it.

He is our very life and our support. He is concerned that we grow straight and strong in order to fulfill our purpose on the earth. Put down deep roots in Christ and thirst for Him alone, my friend.  Remember that we're made in His image, so He is the original "Tree of Righteousness."